This episode is all about Chobi, the humorously big-faced member of the Dog's Circle; for those who need a reminder, they're the group of yokai who are fiercely loyal to Natsume and rush like dogs ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new ...

Art and supernatural lovers were left spellbound as the ‘Yokai Parade — Supernatural Monsters from Japan’ exhibition closed its doors for Karachiites. The three-day exhibition, held from ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan's "kawaii" – cute – soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on ...

Nestled against the cozy backdrop of a used bookstore, “The Depths of the Page,” is an episodic yokai tale typical of the show complete with one of my favorite tragic tropes: a doomed ayakashi ...

The world of Dandadan is filled with fearsome creatures of the supernatural realm. Of these, yokai are the netherworld spirits lingering in the living realm. Each possesses unique abilities that make ...