TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura (17) dribbles during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Memphis Grizzlies signed Japanese guard Yuki ...

Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura (17) dribbles during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura is already a ...

Yuki Kawamura delivers no-look passes during the preseason to steal the show. Rookie guard Yuki Kawamura dished seven assists in 25 minutes, scoring 10 points during the matchup against the Pacers ...

Yuki Kawamura impressed fans with his unique take on Halloween ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. In addition to showcasing his incredible skills on the court ...

Yuki Kawamura, the fourth Japanese player in NBA history, made his highly anticipated debut on Friday with the Memphis Grizzlies, playing 3 minutes and 34 seconds in their loss to the Houston Rockets.

Ja Morant has formed a unique friendship with new teammate Yuki Kawamura, bridging cultures with humor, handshakes, and shared language-learning moments. In one of the most interesting subplots ...

This offseason saw the addition of two fresh faces to the Grizzlies: Zach Edey and Yuki Kawamura. Edey is a two-time National College Player of the Year among many other accolades he obtained ...

Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most recognizable superstars. Yuki Kawamura is a Japanese star who is quickly becoming a Grizzlies fan favorite in his rookie season. It took the duo only one day ...

Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura is with the team on an Exhibit-10 contract. Via Grizzlies on September 6: “The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed forward/center Armando ...

All eyes have been on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey throughout the preseason, but first-year guard Yuki Kawamura has been turning heads the past few games. After going viral during a game ...