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 ...

May 5th, 2025 by Jeffrey Christo In the world of sports, curses are as much a part of the mythology as the legendary players themselves. From the Curse of the Bambino that haunted the Boston Red Sox ...

To make good, Michi agrees to move to a neglected town in rural Japan, where he must revive a flagging mascot agency — and restore the community — before an anti-yakuza curse kills him.

Myaku-Myaku said the Expo is a great opportunity to deepen international exchanges and to highlight the appeal of various regions in Japan. The mascot added, "Let's make it a success." Ishiba ...

Springtime at Joan K. Mendel Elementary School means JaPANDAsia, an annual celebration of Asian culture at this American ...

By Ligaya Mishan Artwork by Hiroshi YoshiiKimiaki Yaegashi and Ryogo Toyoda To accompany this essay, three Japanese artists created (and named) seven mascots exclusively for T, all inspired by or ...

This is the highest honor for a mascot. TORO is best known for his high-flying stunts and prank videos. He was named NFL Mascot of the Year in 2021 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times.

CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - A school mascot gets the students and fans pumped up with school spirit; now, the Center Point Urbana School District is trying to return the favor with the “Stormin ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks' mascot, D. Baxter, is a highlight of each home game. The bobcat is funny, teasing and plays jokes on fans. He's also friendly, making sure everyone has a great game as he ...

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 ...

For the fourteenth year running, Japan's population has slumped to a record low. The non-foreign population dropped by nearly 900,000 — an unprecedented fall. https ...