From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Fifty Norman, the mini Japanese marketplace that opened in Greenpoint in 2022 to massive success, is physically expanding its store and adding a few new businesses and brands under its roof.

To a 37-year-old company employee in Tokyo, the "cute" Japanese spoken by members of globally popular South Korean BTS during a live performance is part of what initially hooked her. “ ...

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are ...

A sci-fi/fantasy movie might be an alien invasion blockbuster; a bloody sword-and-sorcery epic; or a quiet, reflective fable. What these movies all have in common is the imagination to think outside ...

In a world challenged by a global pandemic and ongoing conflicts, it’s no surprise that consumers—especially younger generations—are gravitating towards feel-good aesthetics that uplift daily life.

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. (FGen) has teamed up with a Japanese manufacturing firm to supply 100-percent clean energy to its facilities in Zambales. In a statement released on Thursday, April 24, Sanyo ...

Looking for ways to give your cats a little more work for their treats? A cat owner shared a video on TikTok of an enrichment toy they created for their two tuxedo cats, and the cats were very curious ...

An art project called the Goodbye Line prompts passersby to make a collect call and say goodbye — to a loved one, a pet or maybe a part of themselves. People are dialing.

Cats may vomit occasionally from hairballs or mild stomach upset. This is usually benign. However, in other instances, vomiting may signal a serious medical problem. Cat vomiting may happen due to ...