Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

A steady stream of people lined up at California's newest Daiso store to shop its discount line of popular products from ...

She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...

A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery, tote bags, cups and other ...

Post offices around Japan have begun selling New Year's greeting cards that are priced higher this year due to a postal rate ...

Capcom announced a new line of Resident Evil stationery merchandise based on the Umbrella Corporation logo and motifs.

Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...

With its extensive range of products spanning various categories, including Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, food, and more, Daiso has become synonymous with accessible and innovative ...

With its extensive range of products spanning various categories, including Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, food, and more, Daiso has become synonymous with accessible and innovative ...

Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years as a cultural icon, evolving from a simple stationery design by Yuko Shimizu to a global symbol with museum exhibitions and diverse merchandise. Despite debates about ...

Maximize your Tokyo experience with our 2-Day Itinerary, featuring must-see spots in Japan's capital. Begin with the vibrant ...

For fifty years, her facial features have largely remained unchanged. But as Sanrio illustrator Yuko Yamaguchi, who oversaw ...