Ever seen an illustration so cute it melted your heart? That's likely the magic of kawaii drawings at work! This Japanese art style, translating to "cute" or "lovable," has taken the world by storm, ...

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.

Kawaii means cute or adorable In Japan, but it also refers to a style ... with a chance of gumballs” with Bonkers, an art show featuring clowns, circus imagery and big-top culture.