At Expo 2025 in Osaka, mascots from around the world borrow from Japan’s character culture — but none can match Myaku-Myaku’s ...

Two humanoid characters clad in traditional Japanese checkered ... I created the characters." The mascots seem to be getting a good reception. "They look cute and are likable for everyone ...

Mascot characters are a staple of animated Japanese media, like game series and anime or manga. These are typically ...