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.

people love buying kawaii, the cute stationery and accesories inspired by the Japanese culture. Kathy, whose love for kawaii promoted her to set up a kawai business in NCR, said, "Plushy keychains ...

Plus, 'Best in Low,' an exhibit of iconic lowriders opens at the Petersen Auto Museum and Monterey Park celebrates its 108th birthday Japanese street fashion and alternative culture has been more ...