Sanrio has published the mid-term interim results of its 40th Sanrio Character Ranking poll, where it counted votes that arrived by May 6, 2025. It shows that Pompompurin is maintaining the first spot ...

Pompompurin Cafe, one of the epic Sanrio character cafes, reopened in April 2021 on Harajuku’s iconic Takeshita Street with the maids from Akihabara’s legendary “@Home Cafe.” The combination of cute ...

After years of Cinnamoroll's dominance, the adorable little yellow dog, Pompompurin, is Sanrio's most popular character in 2025. This victory is especially meaningful because Cinnamoroll had dominated ...

Last month’s papal conclave may have drawn global attention, but elsewhere, another vote stirred near-religious fervour: Sanrio’s annual popularity contest. Millions of fans cast ballots not for a ...

Uniqlo started selling its new Sanrio Characters Beach Trip shirts. This collection features five designs for women and five for children. All of them feature Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, ...

One of Tokyo’s most popular (and adorable) indoor attractions is Sanrio Puroland in Tama city. The super kawaii theme park is home to Sanrio’s most beloved characters including Hello Kitty, Gudetama, ...

Fans of cute characters in Japan are usually spoilt for choice when it comes to themed cafes featuring adorable dishes inspired by their faves. Especially iconic character-creating company Sanrio, ...

While pudding can be used in English to refer to any type of dessert eaten after a main meal, in Japan, a pudding (or purin) means a specific type of sweet treat. It’s similar to a creme caramel, and ...