OSAKA -- Unique mascot characters from various countries are proving to be a big hit at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.

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He was tapped by creative director, Marc Jacobs, for his unique viewpoint, blending traditional Japanese art, sci-fi, and kawaii characters. It was the birth of the age of the fashion collab as we ...

Unlike other characters whose personalities are associated with sweetness, fantasy, or magic, Chococat focuses on cleverness and scientific curiosity. He’s the adorable geek of the kawaii world.

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Wanted by Pope Francis himself, the 2025 edition came with an unexpected partner: kawaii culture. Its official mascot is Luce, an anime-style character in a yellow sailor’s raincoat – a nod to ...