Organizers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled the event mascots in February. Two humanoid characters clad in traditional Japanese checkered patterns. More than 2,000 entries ...

[TOKYO] In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the ... of mostly 20- and 30-somethings engaged in activities supporting one’s favourite celebrities, anime characters, ...

(ATR) Tokyo 2020 mascots will be available for purchase in Japan after being shown to the public for the first time, organizers said. A total of 139 items will go on sale on July 22, 65 Olympic ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the “oshikatsu” phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending — and 24-year-old Momoka Matsui is one of many doing her part to ...

(ATR) The process that will determine the mascot of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is now underway. The 14-member commission chosen to come up with a transparent and independent selection process is ...

The vote for unforgettable local mascots was conducted by Tokyo-based website management firm Wavedash Co. on Seikatsu-Guide.com, which supports local communities. Those who opted for Zushihocky ...

All eyes are on Japan this week, thanks to the much-delayed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, happening July 23 to Aug 8. The event has been a hot debate topic for months now, with some countries and ...

This is Miraitowa (pronounced meer-aye-toe-wah), the official mascot of the Tokyo Olympics: The mascot was selected through a voting process, with Japanese schoolchildren at over 16,700 participating ...

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows employee whose humor and quick wit made Tsubakuro one of the most popular mascots in Japanese professional baseball has died, the team said Feb. 19. The employee had ...

Can 'Riku One' be top dog among mascots? Tokyo world athletics championships organisers certainly hope so US deports French scientist after officials ‘find texts critical of Trump’ Longtime ...

The first MLB Tokyo Series game between the Cubs and Dodgers also featured Pokemon references, such as Pikachu mascots on the field.