Trendy British teens are turning Japanese to make themselves look like cute over-made-up dolls. They're the dedicated followers of the latest fashion craze called 'Kawaii', which involves girls ...

A new Downtown Disney store specializing in exclusive merchandise only available for a limited time has stoked a shopping frenzy with Japanese plush dolls flying off the shelves as fast as employees ...

This year has been anything but cute. It’s been occasionally optimistic, but mostly unpredictable, tumultuous, and painful. But cute? Far from it. Enter the timeline cleanse. You may have seen them: ...

If you’ve paused mid-scroll on Instagram or TikTok at a bizarre little figure with fangs, furry ears, and a mischievous grin, then congrats, you’ve just met Labubu! the creepy-cute collectible that's ...

The Japanese concept of ‘kawaii,’ meaning ‘cute,’ has transcended its cultural origins to become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating audiences across various demographics. At the forefront of this ...

Hui-Ying Kerr received funding from the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) from 2010 - 2013 as part of her PhD research on Japan in the 1980s. This is a true story. One Saturday night, I ...