You won’t believe it’s not anime: Wasu’s wonderfully kawaii hand-operated paper puppets
Some of our readers will recall the talented Japanese paper puppet creator and character designer Wasu from our article in 2020. Blessed with a remarkable…
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Two police officers approach a parked driver in Japan for the most heartwarming reason
Even in Japan, which is known to be a relatively safe country, if a policeman suddenly calls out to you, most residents would feel a…
Kawaii Sōmen noodles in colorful box with art by Sebastian Masuda, Japan’s “Father of Kawaii”
Kawaii Company is a new collaboration project between Felissimo, a direct marketing company known for fashion and miscellaneous products, and Sebastian Masuda, who has been…
Thirsty cat sponges will prevent water spots and mold; may melt your heart with adorable shapes
C.B. Japan, a manufacturer of daily necessities and miscellaneous goods, has released a cat-shaped sponge that can wipe away water droplets faster and more efficiently…
Japan discovers the secret of weight loss… It’s kawaii
Losing weight is obviously not straightforward. Like me, you’ve probably tried your entire life to lose weight but have never been able to keep your…
Sanrio Entertainment, PwC Consulting collab for research project on kawaii & consumer behaviour
A kawaii collaboration Why is one of the world’s biggest management consultancies teaming up with the creators of Hello Kitty? On 20th May, Sanrio Entertainment…
Moomin x Syrup Collaboration: New kawaii spring collection now on sale
Felissimo’s Fashion brand Syrup (シロップ/Shiropppu) has announced a new spring collection in collaboration with the beloved characters of Tove Jansson’s book, the Moomins. © PR…
Popular illustrator and manga artist Tera Terada has her first solo exhibition: “LEZO”
Tera Terada If you’re into Japanese pop culture, and especially if you’re into Vocaloid and other music popularized on Nico Nico Douga, you may have…
Noh theater masks get a kawaii makeover in new capsule toy lineup
The traditional Japanese theater performance of Noh is symbolized by the cypress wood masks worn by its practitioners. Although nearly 60 different Noh mask types…
Be sweet to your feet with these comfy and kawaii ice cream cone slippers
Sticking your feet into ice cream is probably the last thing you want to do in the cold months of fall and winter (or any…
Okinawa’s newest theme park focuses on kawaii culture
In Japan, Kawaii Culture is everywhere. From the frilly lace sleeves of Lolita fashionistas and colourful accessory hoarding skills of Decora Kei enthusiasts, to the…
3-D art bubbly Hello Kitty glasses will make your drinks and desserts kawaii
Artistic glass and cup designer Goodglas Japan has gained quite the fanbase lately due to their creative bubbly 3D-art glasses, which use handmade blown double…
Why are so many Japanese women pigeon toed?
It is an obvious, perennial question, one that must pop into the head of every visitor within 24 hours of touching down at Narita, and…
Revamped Kawaii Monster Cafe has birthday plan with “manga meat,” takeout & delivery menu
The Kawaii Monster Cafe is an icon of Harajuku fashion culture, blending the charmingly kawaii as well as the delightfully chaotic. It is always popular…
The wonderfully kawaii world of Wasu’s paper puppets
Japanese paper puppet creator Wasu has a remarkable gift for bringing kawaii characters to life. Whether with original designs or the extremely-popular commissions which regularly…