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The internet is currently swept up in the Chibi craze, where users are transforming their photos into adorable, 3D-style ...

“Shrewd” is how Mika Nishimura, a design professor at Tokyo’s Meisei University, describes the way Hello Kitty conquered the worlds of commerce, fashion ... of “kawaii,” which is ...

The translations read, “Buy American cars!” “No, they’re huge!” “The tariffs are too high! “Doesn’t matter. They’re still ...

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With embroidery, nostalgia and a plushie pool of apples and hearts, Péro’s new collection transforms Hello Kitty into a ...

The Japanese concept of “kawaii," meaning “cute," has transcended its initial niche appeal. Today, it influences everything from stationery and fashion to food, embodying a spirit of joy, creativity, ...