Thousands of beckoning cat figures adorn Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo.

Exhibitions on Japanese kawaii art.

What I saw at Anthrocon, one of the largest conventions of costumed furries and their fans

I met this smiling fox at the Zao Fox Village, a rare amusement park where you can wander amongst and even hold foxes.

In many parts of Japan, manhole covers adorned with cartoon or movie characters have become tourist attractions.

A small cafe on the back alley in Harajuku became a favorite of Twitter and Instagram users. There’s no wonder!