Kawaii Characters

The concept of “kawaii” and the near-constant creation of cute characters is absolutely ingrained in modern Japanese culture. Many Japanese kids grow up surrounded by iconic characters that come from many different sources. Manga and anime series (for example, many kids in Japan have fond memories of watching Doraemon or reading the Doraemon manga), anime...

When it comes to iconic kawaii characters, there’s no place like Japan! You’ll find cute Japanese characters everywhere, from Hello Kitty to My Melody. You’re bound to run into Sumikko Gurashi. They’re a group of kawaii characters produced by San-X and created by designer Yuri Yokomizo. Compared to brands like Sanrio, San-X has a reputation...

The Pokémon center that most of us think of first appeared in the Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue version video games for the Nintendo Gameboy all the way back in 1996. Within the game world, the Pokémon Center is a place that trainers can stop by to heal their Pokémon, manage their party via...

If you’re a big fan of San-X characters we bet you know Sumikko Gurashi which literally means “life in the corner” and was first released in 2012. All the Sumikko Gurashi are characters that live a quiet and solitary life in the corner. Yes. A CORNER. They don’t like being in the center of the...

Donguri Republic is a Japanese Studio Ghibli merchandise wonderland. They have all types of goods to fulfill any Ghibli fans’ needs. Donguri Republic provides Ghibli-inspired clothing, tableware, and even teas. If you’ve watched any Ghibli films, you know that they have the cutest characters in every film. So, when cute designs are inspired by Ghibli...

Premium Bandai – also known as P-Bandai – is a Japanese online store that frequently features exclusive collaborations with top tier anime properties! They have launched a lot of cool stuff from all of our favorite franchises over the years. After successfully selling out of kakkoii and kawaii products in the past from some of...

A Hidden Gem for Ghibli Fans! Source If you are a Studio Ghibli fan, there’s a cozy café bakery in Tokyo that you have to visit, Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory. Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is actually the only bakery in the world with official permission from Studio Ghibli to make confections in the shape of...

Have you heard of kyarabento? Kyara-bento – or character bento – is a Japanese lunch box that features pop-culture icons and mascots, from anime heroes like Naruto and Sailor Moon to kawaii characters such as Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, and so many more. Kyara-bento is quite popular throughout Japan, especially among dedicated moms who go the...

Who doesn’t know about Sanrio? With its famous characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody and Keroppi, Sanrio is dearly loved by many all around the globe. Sanrio actually has SO many characters that people might not even know about, check out the most hilarious Sanrio characters that you (most likely) have never heard of!...

Sanrio is a Japanese company designing, licensing and manufacturing goods that focus on Japanese pop culture’s kawaii section. All of their characters have their own unique story that over the years has attracted many people’s attention. Here’s our list of 3 fun & creative character-inspired DIY projects! 1. DIY Gudetama Egg & Bacon Phone Case...

Everyone knows about Hello Kitty and My Melody, but maybe some of you are less familiar with the adorable Little Star Twins? It might surprise you to know that this kawaii pair have been about since 1975! Σ(▼□▼ﾒ) You’ve probably seen them featured on a lot of Sanrio related goods before, but maybe you’ve never...

If you’re new to the cuteness that is Rilakkuma by San-X, you might still be getting to know all the kawaii cast. Perhaps one you might not know straight away is the enigmatic yellow chick. If you a true fan of Rilakkuma, you probably already know the yellow chick constantly accompanying Rilakkuma alongside Korilakkuma. For...