A chunky cable knit sweater has been on my wish list since last autumn, and this one fits the bill. It’s made of 100 percent ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Cozy Girl Hive has truly been blessed, because this fall and winter are set to be comfier than ever before. UGG boots are ...

Have you ever heard of the Japanese slang expression “gurokawa?” It’s a combination of the katakana words for grotesque and cute and is used to describe a distinct fashion style or character. Here are ...

Exploring the world one destination at a time — sharing the beauty of travel, everyday adventures, and the outfits that make ...

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 ...

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 ...

Eye patches and fake blood, bandaged limbs and images of slashed wrists — a fashion trend is helping young people in Japan to communicate feelings that they would otherwise be unable to voice. Julian ...

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 ...