Published using the Tentomushi Comics imprint, 88 million copies of the popular “Doraemon” manga have been sold in Japan alone. The first volume, released in 1974, had 251 print runs.

Fossilized footprints of a dinosaur discovered in China were named after Nobita, a friend of the Doraemon robot cat, by a Chinese researcher who is a huge fan of the Japanese manga series.

At Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in the city of Osaka, a "4D" attraction featuring "Doraemon" opened on February 14 for a limited period. Visitors wear special glasses and enjoy a big adventure ...