Although anime originates from Japan, anime characters who aren't Japanese have become some of its most cherished figures, hailing from diverse cultural backgrounds that enrich stories and ...

“Although there are elements of Japanese culture, I also tried to incorporate the character’s original culture. For this reason, I looked at design elements from various countries and used them as ...

The Force was with many Japanese, as well as visitors from abroad, at a “Star Wars” event on Friday where Lucasfilm announced the next installation in the film franchise.

As expected, Hello Kitty (who is, by the way, not a cat) is everywhere. Arriving passengers peeking through plane windows will get their first greetings from the Japanese character painted on the ...

Arriving passengers peeking through plane windows will get their first greetings from the Japanese character painted on the boarding bridge. As they make their way to the luggage conveyor belt ...

Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the right plane.