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.

Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other illustrators to create “kawaii” characters at a time when cute, girlish styles were popular in Japan. But the word is used often in Japanese society ...

Sonic Bangkok 2025 gears up for a comeback in August and promises to outdo its own debut in 2024.This year, CI Showbiz, a leading force behind Thailand's top concerts and music festivals, joins as the ...