She emerged as “the perfect post-war icon”, agrees Roland Kelts of Waseda University. “Japan’s warrior nation was shoved under the rug and the message to Japan was: ‘Shhh, look cute and ...

Animated GIFs have become a staple of the internet. Invented in 1987, the looping, soundless video clips can be found everywhere online, from social media networks to messaging platforms.

Penguins, those funny, sometimes cute but always amusing creatures of the cold polar regions, can easily win our hearts with their funny gait and social behavior. If you are really willing to let ...

TOKYO (AP) -- Hello Kitty turned 50 on Nov. 1. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...

As Strictly Icons Week makes its dazzling debut, our celebs and pro dancers celebrate their heroes - both at home and in the showbiz world Welcome to the brand-new Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing!

Welcome to the brand-new Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing! It’s time to idol-ise the moves, celebrate the greats, and see who’ll reach iconic status themselves. And in Sunday night’s ...

filled with visually stimulating text strings with floating fonts in different shapes and sizes and interactive gifs. The videos drew millions of views. The emphasis on imaginative visuals was ...

Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but ...

Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed ... Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable ...

Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary celebrates her remarkable journey from a simple stationery design to a global icon of kawaii culture, embodying adaptability and charm across generations Hello Kitty ...

TOKYO, Oct 31 — Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday — and is still making millions for her Japanese creators. The simple ...

She emerged as “the perfect post-war icon”, agrees Roland Kelts of Waseda University. “Japan’s warrior nation was shoved under the rug and the message to Japan was: ‘Shhh, look cute and ...