A new exhibition at London’s Somerset House attempts an answer by unpacking the rise and stay of cuteness in contemporary culture. Simply titled, Cute, the exhibition showcases hundreds of plushies, ...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Kawaii is a Japanese term and aesthetic that refers to childlike and pretty things that make your heart flutter, and doki doki is the Japanese term for that beating heart. Those ...

KYOTO—A sign on a train platform directs visitors to “The Future,” a pink-colored venue filled with cuteness that has made ...

Japanese street fashion and alternative culture has been more influential than many realize and this new exhibit featuring work by the man many consider the “king of Kawaii” – Sebastian Masuda– makes ...

"Hello Kitty," a popular fictional character from Sanrio, is reportedly jumping to the NFT trend next year. So far, we have seen a lot of famous franchises that embrace the current hype of ...

Hordes of young adults in North America are embracing joy and childhood nostalgia with Miffy, a poker-faced, fictional, Dutch bunny. By Sanam Yar Three years ago, Nancy Miah had never heard of the ...

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, ...