Farmers in Thailand have adapted themselves to use soft toys featuring cats and cat characters while praying to rain God. Traditionally, they worshipped using real cats by caging and splashing water ...

Japan's most lovable anime character, el gato cosmico (the cosmic cat) has been chosen to be Japan's ambassador in Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. It's the first time Japan has ...

A number of U.S. celebrities have been spotted toting Hello Kitty paraphernalia in the past year or so, leaving officials of Sanrio Co., the maker of the long-selling character, scratching their heads ...

The following article contains a discussion of suicide, abuse, and other intense themes. Before the likes of Pokémon or Hello Kitty, Doraemonis an easy contender for Japan’s original mascot character; ...

Villagers in Thailand are using plush toy versions of the Japanese cartoon character Doraemon instead of live cats in rain-calling rituals amid a series of severe heatwaves. The change to the ...

I was absorbed in collecting Doraemon, not Pokemon.Articles that Doraemon is used for rituals of rainSo I wrote that Doraemon is popular in Thailand. This year's visit to Thailand, which has been the ...

These museums in Japan and South Korea are the ultimate destinations for cartoon fans. Cartoon characters are often admired for their cuteness or relatable traits. Fans often watch movies and collect ...

About a month ago, selfie app maker and phone manufacturer Meitu released a new phone – the Meitu M8s. However, the specification and price weren’t disclosed. Today, those details have been announced ...

Sanrio Co. and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co. on Tuesday said they have agreed to license items featuring both Hello Kitty and Doraemon. Some 50 companies will receive licenses to produce about ...