Sanrio’s Hello Kitty is more than just a beloved Japanese mascot. Ever since Yuko Shimizu created the adorable anthropomorphic cat (and yes, she's a cat) in 1974, Kitty has been a pop culture ...

The first episode of Netflix’s Rilakkuma and Kaoru has the stop-motion anime’s human protagonist looking forward to meeting up with her friends for their annual picnic. First, though, she’s got to get ...

While it's been commonplace in Japan for decades, the sub genre of 'slice-of-life' animated features is fairly rare for western audiences, much less entire series with a kid-friendly approach. Many in ...

Rilakkuma and Kaoru is a stop-motion animation series that debuted on Netflix in 2019. Based on the San-X characters Rilakkuma and Korilakuma, it follows the adventures of the toy-like bears who find ...

Sanrio’s Hello Kitty is more than just a beloved Japanese mascot. Ever since Yuko Shimizu created the adorable anthropomorphic cat (and yes, she's a cat) in 1974, Kitty has been a pop culture ...

Rilakkuma, a portmanteau of the English word "relax," and the Japanese word "kuma," meaning bear, is known for taking it easy. This cute, fuzzy bear is one of Sanrio's many hit characters, their ...

Stock up on Rilakkuma merchandise and even eat food shaped like the cuddly brown bear at the adjacent cafe Arashiyama Omiyagedokoro Rilakkuma no Yu is set inside a traditional Japanese building that ...

You can now make reservations for the cute Rilakkuma 20th Anniversary Café, which opens from March 9 to April 16 From March 9 to April 16, Box Cafe & Space is turning into the Rilakkuma 20th ...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aliquantum International is set to open the first U.S. Rilakkuma Shop at Westfield Brandon Mall, in the Tampa Bay market. The limited time pop-up store, located near Game ...