The world painted by Kiyoshi Kurosawa is one of disaffection. The Japanese auteur has made a career of identity thrillers, ...

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Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.

HARIO is a Japanese company established in 1921, famous for its glass coffeeware. The company made its glass violin in 2003, and it has just been recognised officially by the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ ...

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We will be launching "Chiikawa Pocket" in late March 2025 in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, the United States, and a total of 43 countries and regions worldwide.

The Finance Ministry hopes that selling character goods such as stuffed toys and stationery will make customs more familiar to people.

Hello Kitty doesn’t look her age. And despite recently turning 50, she is showing no signs of slowing down. In 2025, the Japanese character – worth around US$4 billion (£3.1 billion) a year ...

The character has become a global phenomenon.Toys at an exhibition on ‘cute culture’ at Somerset House, London. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL ...