From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

The translations read, “Buy American cars!” “No, they’re huge!” “The tariffs are too high! “Doesn’t matter. They’re still ...

But there’s something deeper at play that most people have missed. Beyond the cute aesthetics and online trends lies a much older, richer story that’s been quietly shaping an entire country ...