Things are getting spooky at Sanrio Harmonyland in celebration of Halloween
Get spooky with Hello Kitty and friends this Halloween at Sanrio Character ParkHarmonyland. A number of fun-filled events are being held at the park from…
Mascots
Kumamon and other Japanese mascots turned into raging ripped behemoths by energy drink
While Japanese mascots are known for their ability to anthropomorphize just about any regional specialty or delicacy into a cute character, there are quite a…
Japanese mascots that are as cute as they are peculiar
Japan is the country of kawaii: many things are overly adorable here, and brands notice. Many companies take to painfully cute marketing strategies without a…
Wear a Nara mascot’s face (the cute one not the other one) thanks to new cosmetic sheet mask
The town of Nara is a beloved tourist destination, thanks to its historical importance and a few four-legged friends (or fiends if you don’t give…
Lapras Named Official Tourism Ambassador In Japan, Waddles Through Doors
Anime characters taking up promotional duties in Japan isn’t exactly a new concept, as Luffy, Naruto, Goku, and others were officially named ambassadors for the…
John Oliver in Twitter Beef with Japanese Mascot Chiitan After Stealing Best Friend
Recently the great Japanese tradition of having mascots called yuru-chara to represent cities and other institutions has been gaining more and more overseas attention. A…
Japan Celebrates Eevee Day!
You’ll find no shortage of love for bushy-tailed Pokemon Eevee in Japan. This year at the now world famous Pikachu Outbreak festival which hosts an…
Handsome Vegetarian Anime Wizards are Body Shop Japan’s New Product Mascots
Body Shop Japan have really proved they know what women want in their latest campaign. The campaign entitled Princess Moisture and the Three Wizards, sees…
Watch Eevee Take On Pikachu in Pokemon Sports Day
This summer’s Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama is winding down. Pokemon fans braved the heat for the chance to see dances and parades performed by over…
Show Your Love For Hello Kitty By Wearing Her Skull As Your Jewelry
You can now wear Hello Kitty’s skull as rings, necklaces, and earrings. You won’t find any shortage of celebration in Japan for Hello Kitty. In…
The Hello Kitty Bullet Train Fully Revealed In Japan
Hello Kitty Shinkansen bullet train unveiled in Japan. Last month, Hello Kitty fans around the world rejoiced when Japan West Railway Co announced it would…
Giant Pro-Wrestling Panda Terrorizes Japanese Mascot World
Andreza Giant Panda crushes Japanese mascots with pro-wrestling power. There seems to be no limit to the variety of Japanese mascots, affectionately known as yuru-kyara…
Take A Bath With 10,000 Gudetamas At This Japanese Hot Spring
Fans of Japanese hot springs, better known as onsen or sento, may remember that the allure of a relaxing bath can be so great that…
Meet The New Tokyo Olympic Mascots…Who Have Superhero Powers
On Wednesday, a committee of organizers announced the two official mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ryo Taniguchi, a character designer and…
Japan’s Most Beloved Bear Makes This Tokyo Bar Easy To Enter, Hard To Leave
Japan has several different types of drinking establishments that include traditional bars and izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), but one of the most uniquely Japanese types is…