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 scarfs, hats and bags ...

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.

Anime fans powered up in their best cosplay all weekend long for all things Japanese pop culture at Kawaii Kon.

Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

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.

This Japanese art style ... and our first set of kawaii style coloring sheets is dedicated to kawaii food and all the things ...

Our next set of kawaii coloring pages are for cat lovers and fans of all things cute ... These feline friends, infused with ...