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.

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Guillaume Henry dreamed up a world of pink in an intimate exhibition at the Japanese brand's Regent Street store in London.

This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Tanka, founded 270 years ago, is the only remaining pottery for Fushimi dolls ...

A new stall selling Japanese street fashion, jewellery and character merchandise ... who love Japanese and kawaii culture and run their own small businesses based on different aspects of it.