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From a pygmy hippo to capybaras, Edinburgh Zoo's latest viral additions are helping to keep visitor numbers steady after its pandas returned ...

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

Crucial detail: In this world, Japanese mascots are real, living creatures. Pinky, the 6-foot severed thumb mascot that follows you through the entire journey? She’s a real, breathing ...

In recent years, the global appetite for Japanese Cat T Shirts has surged as fashion lovers seek apparel that combines ...