But Asia is home to myriad countries, many with their own vibrant beauty industries. Case in point: Japan. Some brands are ...

How Japan's "most famous" artist, and others, are subverting the country's cute "kawaii" aesthetic to question the world we live in. More than a millennium ago, the Japanese empress Fujiwara no ...

This series showcases what we are calling “kawaii” (cute) items made locally in the iconic Japanese city. Kamika, founded in the Genroku Era (1688-1704) of the Edo Period (1603-1867), is a ...

Her ideas about women's fashion have drawn a large following among middle-aged women. On her website and in articles for other publications, she laments the unrealistic standards that Japanese ...

An artist has garnered a cult online following internationally after inventing a quirky Japanese street fashion style eight years ago. Minori combined Shironuri (which means "painted white ...

Core Kyoto reveals the city's aesthetic sense through a new wave of local fashion in step with modern lifestyles. While seemingly Japanese, the coat's three-dimensional cut to fit the figure ...

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 ...

Did you know that Japan has over 3,000 different mascots representing everything from cities to events? During the pandemic they may not be out as much, but usually you would see them around ...