The bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...

cute. But where did the word "kawaii" come from, and is the sexism that can come with it really all that innocent? Could sexism in Japan be directly related to the country’s heavy consumption of ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. You might easily mistake Katayama Bunzaburo Shoten's colorful ...

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Ever seen an illustration so cute it melted your heart? That's likely the magic of kawaii drawings at work! This Japanese art ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Its appearance and texture instantly envelops visitors with its ...

Hello Kitty is the epitome of Japan's kawaii-- cute -- soft power, and she is the mascot of a campaign promoting good tourist etiquette in Tokyo. Posters celebrating the 50th anniversary are on ...

Production Kawaii announced on social media that the agency is closing, and all of the company’s Vtubers will go indie. The outlet’s last day will be November 30, 2024, but all performers are ...

We have 150 Japanese girl names for you to choose from, from the country's most popular names to some more unusual offerings. Whether you’re looking for something cute, popular or unique, there should ...

OK, we’ll admit, there’s some similarity between “kawaii Minecraft skins” and “cute Minecraft skins”, but we’ve got ’em all. While My Melody might be above in the ‘cute ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business. Japan's highest mountain typically gets snow by early October, but there has been ...