Shōshi kōreika, demographic decline, and gender inequality in Japan
In early 2020, more than 34,000 people across Japan were ...
“Painfully” Cute: The Emotional Life of Yami-Kawaii in Japan
A young woman in her twenties walks down Takeshita Street in Harajuku dressed head to toe in pink. At first glance, she fits perfectly into the familiar world of kawaii fashion, pastel colours and carefully chosen accessories.