https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8s_ZvM1om0 To follow up on their series on Japanese girls’ culture, The Japan Foundation provided a detailed presentation and open discussion on the emergence and evolution of kawaii. Kawaii is the culture of cuteness that presents itself throughout girls’ pop culture in Japan. In this episode, they will explore topics surrounding cuteness in
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