I remember seeing the news that Japanese singer ‘Ado’ (who will be performing in Manila in May) was holding tryouts for a girl group and the assigned piece was Ado’s ‘Tot Musica’ and I thought to ...

To a 37-year-old company employee in Tokyo, the "cute" Japanese spoken by members of ... that BTS went beyond the traditional concept of an idol group, participating in social causes by delivering ...

Kondo, however, continues to live happily in an apartment complex in a quiet residential area in Tokyo with his wife, virtual singing idol Hatsune ... and ‘You look cute,’” he said, wearing ...

In addition to its ties to idol culture and horse racing, Uma Musume thrives as a fairly popular gacha game, a popular format in Japanese mobile gaming. In the game, players train horse girls to ...

According to reports, Fuma uploaded several snaps on a fan interaction platform Weverse around an hour after news of the plane crash broke. The selfies showed the Japanese idol flashing the victory ...

A police dog training centre in China has slapped formal official-like warnings on misbehaving dogs sparking amusement online. The public notice issued by a police station’s dog training centre ...

Hatsune Miku's popularity cannot be overstated. Ever since her creation in 2007, this virtual idol has been growing more and ...

This cultural presence parallels a broader fascination with Japanese aesthetics, including the “kawaii” (cute) culture deeply embedded in many Malaysians, from fashion trends to beauty standards. From ...

Video gaming is another arena in which parasocial relationships thrive, particularly in the realm of Gacha games. Gacha is a ...

Whether you’re a fan of Japanese kawaii culture or just love crispy fried chicken, this event has something special for everyone. KFC Singapore is kicking off the new year with a collaboration that ...