Kim Kahan

It’s nearly back-to-school season in Japan (Japanese schools start in April), which means that there’s plenty of cute Japanese stationery on sale.

Anyone who knows anything about Japan is familiar with the word kawaii which means ‘cute.’ That being said, the term kawaii has its own special connotations which have transcended the meaning of simply ‘cute.’

Understanding Japanese culture means getting a grip on the hand gestures and body language, too. Learning some crucial Japanese hand gestures can save much confusion and can even make it easier to learn the language.

With gift-giving season just around the corner, it’s time to talk about kawaii gifts (cute gifts). Whether it’s a gift for yourself or a present for someone else, the joy of receiving a super cute gift will put a smile on everyone’s face, young or old.

For anyone who has fidgety tendencies, loves cute animals, or are even just fans of stress relief toys, we have two words: mochi squishy.