Kawaii. You hear it in anime, you hear it on TV shows, and you hear it on the streets of Japan, where the word is spoken by young and old alike. With people around the world growing up on Japanese ...

It is hard to believe that we are approaching a decade since Kyary Pamyu Pamyu reignited international interest in Japanese kawaii with her 2011 hit song “Ponponpon.” Perhaps “reignited” is an ...

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TOKYO -- The operator of Tokyo Girls Collection, one of Japan's largest fashion events, in May will open a store in the Philippines.

It's joined the league of sushi, samurai and kimono: the word kawaii is now part of the global consciousness, with enthusiasts from Seattle to Stockholm embracing Japan's take on cuteness. Although ...

UPF clothing gets a bad style rap, because most of it is woefully ugly. But UPF clothes have gotten a makeover, and cute options do exist. The other week, I was explaining to a date that I write about ...

Cider is described as a "globally-minded, social-first fashion brand" that makes stylish clothing for the new generation. Their clothes are very affordable with most items being under $50. Their ...

While self harm is a taboo topic around the world, in Japan, the stakes are higher. Though suicide is rampant, mental health is rarely discussed, and support systems are few and far between. For ...