In 2023, total VC deal activity in Japan shook out to $5.1 billion in value, across 1,213 deals, according to PitchBook. What I learned about dealmaking (and mascots) in Japan Skip to main content ...

Miffy, one of the world's most beloved character mascots alongside Sanrio's Hello Kitty, hops into a new tech collection by retro product designer, Retrospekt. Via a press release, Retrospekt has ...

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, mascots from around the world borrow from Japan’s character culture — but none can match Myaku-Myaku’s gloopy charm.

TOKYO — 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 ...

The designs of some of the mascots are based on the culture of Japan. The expo begins on April 13 and brings together 158 countries and regions.

Mascots are big business in Japan. They're treated like celebrities and there's even a school in Tokyo where you can learn how to become one. So what skills do you need?

In Japan, policymakers and ... Anime and mascots: Japan hopes 'oshikatsu' rage will open consumer wallets. By Satoshi Sugiyama. March 31, 2025 11:03 PM UTC Updated March 31, 2025 ...