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 ...

A fluffy, doe-eyed kitten adorned with a rainbow and a unicorn horn may, at first glance, stir up images of childishness or innocence. However, this cute creature is more powerful than it may first ...

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, ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- One of the biggest anime, Japanese and pop culture gatherings you'll find anywhere is underway on Oahu. Kawaii Kon is a 3-day event at the Hawaii Convention Center ...

AniPop will have a lot of fun vendors, with a variety of pop culture merchandise and kawaii culture this weekend. County supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Paloma Aguirre as well as U.S. Sen. Alex ...

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 ...