If you’ve ever seen someone decked out in layers of bright colors, more hair clips than you can count, and a ridiculous (but amazing) amount of accessories, you’ve probably just witnessed Decora ...

Editor’s note: This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city ... zome" tie-dyeing and offers fashion items and interior goods ...

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.

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.

This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Kyomiori Ltd. handles cosmetic products under the concept of "traditional Japanese ...