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.

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 ...

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 ...

Just 16 and still afraid of the water, hot-shot Japanese surfer Minori Kawai has set her sights on Olympic gold after a stunning victory at the venue for the 2020 Tokyo Games. Kawai won last month ...