Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other illustrators to create “kawaii” characters at a time when cute, girlish styles were popular in Japan. But the word is used often in Japanese society ...

The Sanrio designer behind My Melody and Kuromi reveals that the latter's iconic pink hood played a key role in her ranking ...

Risa Furusawa, Aika Sano, Kana Itakura, Ayano Masuda, Emiru Kawamoto, Miyu Umeda, Nagisa Manabe & Haruka Sakuraba spoke to .

Kawaii Monster Cafe - the most surreal cafe in Japan - has teamed up with the lovable Hello Kitty for an extra psychedelic twist! Every dish is a cute, rainbow filled plate of fun! Kawaii Poison ...

Creative arm UltraSuperNew cleverly uses the Japanese concept of honne (inner feelings) versus tatemae (outward appearance) ...

Sanrio is a Japanese company that designs, produces and sells products and their licenses with a focus on "kawaii" aesthetics ...

Sanrio, the leading Japanese kawaii brand, launched its Valentine's Day 2025 collection for fans of Hello Kitty, Kuromi and ...

Beloved Japanese restaurant Kodawari at SM Aura hits the right spots for guest satisfaction and retro-cute dining experience ...

In Malaysia's digital sphere, a single photo of a car bearing the Rising Sun emblem has sparked an intense national ...

It’s wild that Dr Jumba, the evil genius of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, spent so much time trying to recapture his mutant Stitch: he’s everywhere right now. If only the portly intergalactic despot had ...