TOKYO -- Sticker swapping, a playground craze among children in the 2000s, has returned as a new boom known as "shiru-katsu." ...

It's more than a hobby—it's a national obsession. From playground trades to high-stakes lotteries, Japan's 3D bubble sticker craze is bringing families together and creating a massive new market.

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Tomoko Hyatt has no formal art training, but her designs are in high demand across Japan, displayed by tens of thousands of people and growing in popularity. Hyatt, a civilian ...

Sticker fever sweeps Japan 3D bubble stickers are the latest craze sweeping Japan, with children and adults alike fueling demand. Businesses think it's more than a fad and see a chance at long-term ...