Tokyo is a global metropolis that continues to captivate travelers from around the world. But the city is far more than the skyscrapers of Shinjuku, the neon of Shibuya, or the bustling streets of ...

Kawaii Kon, Hawai‘i’s premier anime convention, has become a major annual event for Island businesses to showcase their products, services and creative work to both local and visiting attendees.

The location of the shuttered Wild Fish Sushi Restaurant in Arlington Heights will once again serve Asian-inspired dishes. Kawaii Asian Cuisine is planning to move into the empty restaurant space at ...

The legendary Kawaii Monster Café, which sadly closed in 2021 during the global pandemic, is making its big return to Harajuku by the end of the year – and it promises to be even wilder than before.

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 ...

A new study found that some members of an octopus species hunt cooperatively in groups with fish. Video shows octopuses punching their companion fish to keep them on task and contributing to the hunt.