In 2025, the World Expo series makes its way to Osaka, Japan after 55 years. A 30-minute train or cab ride from Osaka’s ...

Although the work of UK-based Kaizen Game Works, the Showa-era Japanese retro ... (I met Promise Mascot Agency's art team and discussed its approach to design and style, and it's worth reading.) ...

Did you know that Japan has over 3,000 different mascots representing everything from cities to events? During the pandemic they may not be out as much, but usually you would see them around ...

Walk the grounds for more than five minutes and you’ll see it: Countries from around the globe have brought their own mascots to the party, and many of them owe a debt to Japan’s particular ...

Organizers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled the event mascots ... behind the winning design. He says he was inspired to create something simple and Japanese.

The mascot was selected through a voting process, with Japanese schoolchildren at over 16,700 participating schools selecting their favorite design from among three finalists. Miraitowa’s winning ...

Get to Know: The Design and Symbolism Parabbit is ... logo that was based on the simplified form of the Japanese character for “naga” in Nagano, which was stylised to resemble a rabbit. The mascot was ...

HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky, this northern city's bizarre, eerie-looking official character known to induce a double take, was named Japan's most unforgettable local mascot. The ghostly white ...

Anime culture has become a global phenomenon, but no one expected the Catholic Church to catch up. Luce is their anime-style mascot that the Internet loves.

The UK’s Expo 2025 pavilion has opened, showcasing British creativity through digital projections, interactive games, and ...