Anyone who is casually aware of Japanese culture knows that “cute” or kawaii is one of its main asthetics. Kawaii finds its way into almost every part of Japanese life, from city mascots to toilet bowl cleaners. Kawaii fashion is a style popular with younger girls, stemming from their childhood when mothers practically compete to…
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Pikachu Outbreak
Started in 2014 as a one time Nintendo promotion, the Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama has become an annual event that continues to grow in size and popularity. Held over a week-long period in early August, Pikachu Outbreak boasts a reported 1,000 costumed critters performing in various events around Minato Mirai, Yokohama Station and other tourist…
Japanese Beetle
Shiny as emeralds and completely harmless to humans and pets, it would be easy to dismiss Japanese beetles as just another cute Japanese export. But these little devils are incredibly destructive to plants of all sorts, here devastating a huge field of Iceland poppies in a Tokyo park. Japanese Beetles snuck into North America in…
Poodle TrioBike Guy
We don’t really know how to describe this guy any better. He rides around on a TrioBike Cargo with his five toy poodles enjoying the ride and attention from mostly young women. Now that the weather has warmed up, you’ll often find him cruising the streets around Daikanyama, Shibuya and Omotesando. We can’t tell you much about…
Disney Tsum Tsum
The Tsum Tsum craze has spread worldwide, but it’s not difficult to imagine that such cuteness was first born in Japan. The Disney owned Tsum Tsum franchise began as a video game released on the popular LINE application and grew into a plush toy phenomenon. Millions of stuffed Tsum Tsum toys have been sold globally, but…
Tokyo Kawaii Musee
Dressing in kimono and strolling around town is a popular tourist activity for both foreign and domestic young women. In trendy Harajuku, Tokyo Kawaii Musee offers a unique experience on several aspects. Rather than more traditional styles, TKM styles lean toward the modern, cute styles incorporating lace, unusual print patterns and fancy hats and bags. Though at 7,560…
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