Japan’s kawaii culture is more than cute—it’s a global movement reshaping fashion, branding, and emotional connection.

Publishers have been attuned to the popularity of axolotls for several years now, but this year, the amphibious salamanders ...

The kawaii crew is back and bigger than ever! Toca Boca is launching its second in-game collaboration with Sanrio, bringing beloved characters to Toca Boca World in an exciting new way. Fan-favorites ...

Bratz x Hello Kitty Collector Dolls drop September 30 - blending bold fashion and kawaii charm in this first-ever collab ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical ...

A Japanese racehorse who became famous for having never won a single race has died, Haru Urara, who was the inspiration for a popular mobile game character, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday ...

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Hello Kitty? It’s the figurine mash-up you’ve (maybe) always wanted, and you can only get them at one place. McDonald’s announced Friday a surprise collaboration ...

It’s hard to find artwork more eminently huggable than Masako Miki’s furry creations. Part 1970s lounge furniture, part “Monsters, Inc.” character design, the ungainly-yet-cute bloboids beg for a pat ...

The Labubu craze is still going strong, and Disney Store knows it. Recently, the site launched an international plush page, and despite there being plenty of oversized, sleepy-time snugglies, shoppers ...