FASHION Editor Clemmie Fieldsend is sick of seeing cartoon clothing on grown-ups and asks psychologist Emma Kenny why adults ...

It may be the most adorable sea creature ever—and seeing one face-to-face has been on the bucket list for a Japanese diver ...

Anime is often dismissed as simply cartoon entertainment. However, many philosophical anime series and films tackle complex philosophical themes that explore the human condition.

Cute and playful collectibles are a trillion-yuan industry in China, and their impact on commerce is expected to continue ...

the Japanese company behind Hello Kitty. Her monthly splurges on such items can easily run into the hundreds of yuan. “It’s an emotional investment – having these cute characters around me ...

Angry Kirby was once an unlikely poster child for the difference between Japanese and American sensibilities. When home in Japan, Kirby’s joyful, round face was rarely seen without a welcoming smile.

Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2024, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing ...

A cheeky, goofy-as-hell pasta ad in which Gérard Depardieu cooks pasta for a girl who fell off her scooter, causing an elderly couple to eerily applaud and a Toto-looking dog to bark its approval.

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

How do you define a cult classic? Is it a shoestring exploitation film from the world of Ed Wood? Off-beat movies made ...

San Diegans have an impressive amount of restaurants to choose from when it comes to ramen, a Japanese-style soup. There are various types of ramen in Japan, based on the region, with five customary ...

Whether it’s late nights, excessive skincare routines or oat milk, there’s something to be rid of going into the new year.