(THE CONVERSATION) If you follow the Trump administration’s social media posts, you might spot its new mascot: a cartoon lump of coal with big eyes and babylike features. “Coalie” sparked a backlash ...

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I made a handmade frog water candle with tiny green frogs, a soft pink wax top, a lime green glitter band, and clear ...

Beauty and lifestyle influencer Judy D guides viewers through a whimsical makeover turning a manatee into a kawaii queen.

It's practically impossible to engage with Japanese media without encountering something connected to Toei Company. On the ...

The cause of death of Neil Sedaka, one of the most successful performers and writers of the Sixties and Seventies, has been determined. Sedaka died at the age of 86 on Feb. 27. “Our family is ...

Fans of all things cute have a new place to explore this holiday season. Kawaii Kingdom has officially opened its pop-up shop at Market City Shopping Center, offering shoppers an immersive world of ...

Death by Lightning, a new four-part miniseries on Netflix, is a period piece that plays like a 19th-century version of The West Wing. It's full of political intrigue and unexpected betrayals — ...

Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon 2025 is coming to Honolulu in March, and it’s packed with exciting events for anime fans, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to ...

Death—what isn’t there to be afraid of? It’s the ultimate end! But while some people dread death, others accept it as inevitable. So why do some people fear it more than others? It turns out that the ...