A Hello Kitty-themed “shinkansen” bullet train has debuted in Japan. Adorned with the cartoon icon inside and out, it’s a dream ride for fans of the internationally popular character. The special ...

Don’t freak out when you try to board a flight to this southwestern Japanese prefecture and the destination on the ticket says “Hello Kitty” — you’re definitely on the right plane. Oita, a scenic ...

Even the Japanese, the people who brought us both heated and tuneful toilets, a feline-themed bullet train (Hello, Kitty) and ubiquitous vending machines selling everything from fresh eggs to fresh ...