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Hello Kitty dons yet another hat by becoming a member of one of Japan’s most popular idol groups.
Decision follows backlash to advice such as “A woman’s enemy is always other women,” but not everyone is happy.
Hello Kitty has fallen down the rabbit hole into a world of whimsical animals in this gorgeous line of ceramics from an established Kyoto shop.
Hello Kitty and her friends show up in the infamously cursed village of Hinamizawa to comfort the cast of Higurashi Naku Koro ni.
The preliminary rankings have been called, but it’s still anyone’s game. Who will be crowned the cutest critter in the Hello Kitty crop?
”Hybrid” project looks to be following in the footsteps of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Gudetama, My Melody, and even Hello Kitty herself don disguises to celebrate the Internet’s love for all-things-cat.
Sanrio collaborates with organic donut store Floresta to bring you tasty themed treats — the trick is that they’ll be gone in two weeks!!
Regardless if you speak English, Japanese, or Penguinese, the language of love and bling is universal.
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Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
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Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride
Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen
Makers of Dassai to brew sake in space and sell 100 milliliters for 100 million yen
Blue Bottle Coffee now offering traditional sweet bean gelatin cake at stores across Japan
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
We try out the fifth most popular restaurant among foreigners in Japan: Italian restaurant Nino
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
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