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

The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world.

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Oita, a scenic region known for its natural hot springs on the Japanese island of Kyushu, has recently renamed its air hub Oita Hello Kitty Airport to lure fans and tourists.

A Japanese airport has been redesigned to attract international and local tourists in a surprising move. Oita, a city known for it's natural hot springs on the Kyushu island has recently renamed its ...