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  1. WEBNov 23, 2016 · As kawaii suggests, cute culture first originated in Japan, emerging out of the student protests of the late-1960s. Rebelling against …

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    • WEBKawaii (かわいい) is a Japanese term and aesthetic referring to the unique concept affirming childlike and pretty things that make your heart flutter. However, different from the English word "cute", it is distinct in that it's …

    • WEBBy Emma Taggart and Margherita Cole on January 1, 2022. Photo: Sandrachile. Roughly translated as “cuteness,” kawaii is one of the most frequently used Japanese words. In a broader sense, it describes the …

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      Discover What Led to Japan’s Culture of Cuteness Roughly translated as “cuteness,” kawaii is one of the most frequently used Japanese words. In a broader sense, it describes the culture of celebrating all things adorable and embracing fictional characters as the embodiment of positivity.
      And it means business. So, what is kawaii and why here and why now? As the Japanese word for cute, kawaii has connotations of shyness, embarrassment, vulnerability, darlingness and lovability. Think babies and small fluffy creatures.
      Human characters could also be classified as kawaii if they are innocent and childlike. These are called Moe, and tend to come from anime and manga, as the trope is from Japanese pop culture. Like the critters, these characters have large eyes, round shapes, and unique colors and outfit designs.
      As part of the 1990s wider spread of Japanese culture, kawaii is undoubtedly indebted. However, its persistence well into the 21st century shows that something else is now afoot. Cute culture is everywhere and claimed by everyone, regardless of age, gender and nationality.
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      WEB1) The Heian Period (794-1185): Ancient Origins and Early Kawaii Concepts. 2) The Kamakura Period (1185-1333): Kawaiis Emergent Roots. 3) The Muromachi Period (1336-1573): Widespread Use of …

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      WEBFeb 16, 2023 · What Is Kawaii? But first things first: what exactly is ‘kawaii’? While the term translates into ‘cute’ in English, its meaning has evolved over time. Kawaii originated from ‘kawahayushi,’ which is used …