particularly works incorporating kawaii and manga-inspired motifs prevalent in postwar Japan. "World War Two was always my theme ­– I was always thinking about how the culture reinvented itself ...

Here the cute isn’t so much unthreatening as threatened. According to the Japanese cultural critic Inuhiko Yomota, “kawaii” entered the written record in 1603 as “cauaij” in a Jesuit ...

And they do it a lot. Kawaii is inescapable in Japan, where I have lived since the 1990s, so the global rise of adorable content online has not surprised me. As of the time of writing, 676 million ...

Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a ...

Japan’s kawaii cute culture is apparent when traveling there, but it’s not just in anime and fashion/accessory form: cities and towns are densely populated, with narrow streets that leave ...

KimoKawaii is Conroe’s only anime convention — and it’s anything but ordinary. Blending “creepy” and “cute,” the annual event ...

By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Netflix has a treat in store for global fans of Japanese kawaii culture. The company revealed Thursday that production is underway on My Melody & Kuromi ...

A kawaii gaming setup is more than just a space for gamers. It also offers a joyful blend of comfort, aesthetics, and ...

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A local businesswoman hosted a kawaii-themed event to celebrate Japanese pop culture. GirlGangMarket, known for its festival-like market event, hosted its ...

Kawaii Kon, Hawaii’s premier Anime Convention, is back this year to celebrate all things anime, manga, and Japanese culture from March 29th to 31st. Offering a plethora of activities and events ...

The term kawaii literally translates to “cute” or “adorable,” but Japanese kawaii culture has evolved into a global phenomenon encompassing fashion, art, technology, and even social behavior.