That's likely the magic of kawaii drawings at work! This Japanese art style, translating to "cute" or "lovable," has taken ...

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.

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.

Ultra-cute as a lifestyle exploded throughout Japan in the 1950s and ’60s with ... The shop plays host to group art shows, pop-ups and workshops, making Pink Moon Atelier a kawaii community ...

Kawaii means cute or adorable In Japan, but it also refers to a style ... with a chance of gumballs” with Bonkers, an art show featuring clowns, circus imagery and big-top culture.

This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Kyomiori Ltd. handles cosmetic products under the concept of "traditional Japanese ...