The popularity of this Japanese discount chain has reached the Central Valley. One location will soon open near Merced.

A steady stream of people lined up at California's newest Daiso store to shop its discount line of popular products from ...

Overview: Kokuyo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company engaged in the manufacturing, purchasing, and selling of stationery and office furniture products, with a market capitalization of ¥300.34 billion.

The celebration of the Japanese pop culture icon cuts across commerce, fashion and entertainment, guided by the elusive ...

She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, ...

Capcom announced a new line of Resident Evil stationery merchandise based on the Umbrella Corporation logo and motifs.

Bay Area Hello Kitty fans have a reason to celebrate. The Japanese company Sanrio that created Hello Kitty has announced a ...

Post offices around Japan have begun selling New Year's greeting cards that are priced higher this year due to a postal rate ...

Hello Kitty is now 50. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-­headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has ...

But in Japan, we also see how she may appear happy ... A young Sanrio illustrator named Yuko Shimizu drew her in 1974 as a decoration for stationery, tote bags, cups and other small accessories.

Hello Kitty celebrates 50 years as a cultural icon, evolving from a simple stationery design by Yuko Shimizu to a global symbol with museum exhibitions and diverse merchandise. Despite debates about ...

Daiso, the renowned global retail chain offering a wide range of affordable and unique products, is thrilled to announce the grand opening at Applegate Ranch in Atwater, California on November 16th.