Steele’s store at 195 South Main St. brings Japanese candy, snacks, drinks and toys to the heart of Longmont. Steele, a fan ...

From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (“cute”) culture is huge in Japan. Whole museums and theme parks have been dedicated to the concept of kawaii. Heck, it’s ...

The curated wonderland of cute and viral merchandise sells Sanrio collectibles, anime figures, plushies of all sizes, ...

If the Duolingo pop-up store and Pokémon Christmas pop-up village announced earlier this month weren't enough pop-up goodness ...

Sanrio, the leading Japanese company in kawaii aesthetics and recognized for endearing characters such as Hello Kitty, Kuromi and My Melody, officially announced the closure of its logistics center in ...

The store offers a large variety of kawaii plushies, stationery and character merchandise from brands such as Sanrio, Kirby, Pokémon and San-X.

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NOT everyone is great at giftgiving, as many struggle to find gifts perfect for their loved ones. Moreover, it’s also ...

Mariah Carey ’s twins, Monroe and Moroccan, are all grown up this Christmas. On Friday, Dec. 26, the “All I Want for ...