Tucked on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit ...

HOKOTA, Ibaraki Prefecture--Orders are being accepted for a limited edition of the popular Licca-chan doll wearing the uniform of a school in Ibaraki Prefecture for the first time. The project was ...

Tokyo, Japan - January 30, 2025 Japanese doll maker Kyugetsu Co. unveils "hina" dolls of Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, table tennis player Hina Hayata ...

The “Princess of R&B” has been enshrined in plastic, and Mattel’s new collectible doll celebrating Aaliyah‘s memory is nothing less than fantastic. The latest entry in Mattel Creations ...

The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a long period of stagnation. Source: FactSet, Bank of Japan By The New York ...

TAKASAKI, Gunma — About 10,000 old Japanese daruma dolls were ritually burned during a memorial service for the good-luck talisman figures, which represent the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma, in Takasaki, ...

Chinkoro dolls in the shapes of a dog and a rabbit are seen in Sanjo ... Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Japan’s Nissan Motor to Cut Nearly 2,000 Jobs in U.S. Plants; Will Reduce U.S.

Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available ...

a popular bakery near Canal City Hakata. This savoury and slightly spicy cod roe was introduced to Japan via Fukuoka by a Korean immigrant after World War II, and it quickly became a local favourite.

Now, Mattel has unveiled its latest pop culture release — an official Lunar New Year Barbie doll that’s sure to be a hit with Barbie fans and collectors alike. Incredible attention to detail ...

She was just 22. Fans’ fascination with Aaliyah and her music have not abated in the two decades since her death, and the speed at which this doll sold out is testament to that. Retailing at $55 ...