The exhibition “Cute: the Irresistible Rise of Cuteness in Contemporary Culture” begins January 24, 2023 at Somerset House in London.

The Sanzen-in Temple in Kyoto houses a captivating collection of Warabe-Jizo statues, each carrying a profound sense of serenity and charm.

Prince Chu is the mascot of Chuo University.

This smiling rabbit was the logo of Bunkio Matsuki’s (1867-1940) Boston shop that sold Japanese imports in the early 20th century.

What happened when I showed an 800-year-old puppy statue at a Japan Foundation New York workshop.

Sanrio exhibition “The Beginning of Kawaii” featuring Hello Kitty and friends.

In this painting, a rice paddle (spatula) dressed in a woman’s kimono dances with a cat.

Exhibitions on Japanese kawaii art.