In recent years, Japan's kawaii culture has exploded in popularity. WSJ's Eric Bellman speaks with author Manami Okazaki about how cuteness has gained a global fanbase.

Kawaii means cute or adorable In Japan, but it also refers to a style ... Kii Arens’ La-La Land gallery, known for its pop culture-inspired shows and Arens’ own irreverent works, gets ...

In Japan, ‘cute’ is a big deal. Their own word for it, kawaii (“ka-why-ee”), is more of an ethos than an adjective. Shops and billboards are filled with big-eyed fluffy figures.

These cute kawaii fruit coloring pages are sure to add a delicious serving of cuteness to your day. Print them for coloring ...

All images courtesy of Two Kids and a Coupon Dive into a world of cuteness overload with our collection of Kawaii Snack ...

Doban-kun, which means "flat clay man" in Japanese, is 2.3 inches (5.8 ... Doban-kun represents a 3,500-year-old example of kawaii, or "cute culture," is still up for debate.

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and "kawaii" culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.