In Spring 2025, a pop-up store selling crossover merchandise between Sanrio and Gintama will open up in Tokyo and Osaka.

Sanrio Puroland, also known as Hello Kitty Land, is one of Japan’s most famous theme parks. Nestled in the bustling region of ...

Railway operator Keio Corp. unveiled a new 10-car train decorated with Sanrio characters at a rail yard in Inagi, Tokyo, on ...

Sanrio chose Cinnamoroll as the protagonist for the month of March since this adorable character celebrates his birthday on March 6 Sanrio chose Cinnamoroll as the protagonist for the month of ...

The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it? The incident happened during a public event where the K-pop star hugged 1,000 fans.

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March is considered one of the best months to visit Japan, thanks to its mild weather, colorful blooms, and vibrant cultural events. As winter wanes, plum and early cherry blossoms emerge in warmer ...

Sanrio has a roster of over 400 mascot characters- in addition to its in-house creations like Hello Kitty, it also owns the global rights to Mr. Men and the rights to Snoopy in Japan. However, a ...

Japanese character goods company Sanrio, famous for Hello Kitty, will open a new museum in Kai City in the central prefecture of Yamanashi. The company's founder, Tsuji Shintaro, was born in the ...

As Japan sees record-breaking numbers of foreign visitors, regional cities — in addition to major tourist destinations — are grappling with an unexpected surge in travelers. Social media has ...

Per Notebookcheck, Green House is launching four smartwatches featuring beloved Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll (who, by the way, is a dog not a rabbit) and Kuromi.