Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and cultural soft power. Dressed in a kimono, Hello Kitty performs a classical ...

Convenience stores, a very American concept for people on the go, were first introduced in Japan in the 1970s. Today, they’re an intrinsic part of life throughout the country – even more so than in ...

Misa Kimura was still a student from Tatebayashi, Gunma Prefecture, when she visited Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood for the first time. It felt like stepping into a dream. “Every kind of clothing or ...

基本周波数（F0）とフォルマント周波数（F1-F3）を調整して「可愛い声」のスイートスポットを見つけるデスクトップアプリケーションです。論文「Super Kawaii Vocalics: Amplifying the “Cute” Factor ...

Chiikawa, a contraction of the Japanese phrase nanka chiisakute kawaii yatsu, which means something like “so small and cute,” refers to the adorable animal characters that appear in a manga series ...

As part of her graduation announcement, Lua Asuka went over her plans for her last month as a Vtuber. She noted she will stream as usual between April 29, 2025 and May 30, 2025. Her last stream will ...

We love exploring new places and this candy and karaoke shop in Louisville is small but mighty! Kawaii Candy and Karaoke near La Grange Road and Factory Lane in East Louisville is a new spot for ...

North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals' heavily fortified border Tears as loyal dog waits by window each day for owner who'll never return Limp Bizkit Bassist and Co-Founder Sam ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon 2025 is coming to Honolulu in March, and it’s packed with exciting events for anime fans, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to ...

Kodawari’s new branch at SM Aura isn’t so much a complete departure from its hole-in-the-wall charm as it is the next logical step to the brand’s growth. The cutest Japanese restaurant this side of ...

You can trace the word “kawaii” all the way back to the start of the 11th century, when an early form of it, “kawayushi,” which at the time translated more to “having pitiable qualities,” appeared in ...