In recent years, Japan's kawaii culture has exploded in popularity. WSJ's Eric Bellman speaks with author Manami Okazaki about how cuteness has gained a global fanbase.

Doban-kun, which means "flat clay man" in Japanese, is 2.3 inches (5.8 centimeters) tall and 1.5 inches (3.7 cm) wide and ...

In Japan, ‘cute’ is a big deal. Their own word for it, kawaii (“ka-why-ee”), is more of an ethos than an adjective. Shops and billboards are filled with big-eyed fluffy figures.

Kawaii to the max, the series follows the adventures of two of the most beloved characters from Japan's Sanrio, world-famous ...

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and "kawaii" culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which ... associated with Japan. A chameleon-like cat-girl who reflects unabashed kitsch is the cultural ambassador of a ...

Keroppi, the adorable frog with big eyes and a charming smile, perfectly represents the cheerful and optimistic spirit of Sanrio’s characters. But what does his name mean, or why is he so special ...

Kawaii means cute or adorable In Japan, but it also refers to a style ... Kii Arens’ La-La Land gallery, known for its pop culture-inspired shows and Arens’ own irreverent works, gets ...

This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Tanka, founded 270 years ago, is the only remaining pottery for Fushimi dolls ...

She says Hello Kitty emerged amid the rise of a distinctly Japanese cultural phenomenon, what's called Kawaii or cute culture. A major expression of Japan's soft power, Kawaii focuses on cuteness ...