Japan’s growing obsession with cats has fueled a multitrillion-yen market and nationwide celebrations, even as population trends could slow the feline boom. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/25/japan/japans-20-billion-cat-boom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #cats #pets #dogs #hellokitty #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy
The flamboyant designer behind Hello Kitty — the cute Japanese character that became a global mega brand — is stepping down after more than four decades in charge of her look. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/13/hello-kitty-designer-steps-down/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #hellokitty #sanrio #yukoyamaguchi
Avec la compagnie nationale Eva Air, t'es déjà à Taïwan avant d'être à Taïwan ;)
#HelloKitty
#13hdeVol
Osaka Expo succeeded less through attendance than through the runaway popularity of its oddball mascot, Myaku-Myaku, highlighting how distinctive characters can drive massive economic impact and shape regional identity. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/10/a-lovecraftian-terror-named-myaku-myaku/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #osakaworldexpo #myakumyaku #kumamonpikachu #hellokitty #zootopia2 #miraitowa #someity #bingdwendwen #fuwa #paddingtonbear #laeeb
Broadcaster TBS is trying to remain ahead of the curve and keep fans engaged in track and field as it prepares to air the World Athletics Championships for the 15th time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/11/more-sports/tbs-world-athletics-championships-long-history/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports#worldathleticschampionships #tbs #japanesetv #yujioda #attackontitan #hellokitty
Raúl Chouza
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Hello Kitty Free Palestine edition
Photo taken at the March for Humanity in Sydney
Hello Kitty Free Palestine edition
Photo taken at the March for Humanity in Sydney