Kawaii Japan's culture of cute is a book by author Manami Okazaki that documents Japan's kawaii culture in all its manifestations. We interview some of the most famous Japanese shojo manga artists, illustrators, designers, artists who encapsulate the kawaii aesthetic in their work. All photos under creative commons, feel free to use for non-commercial usage, but check with me first as some of the photos are not mine: meowth23@gmail.com
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
preview
Book is rolling along, full steam ahead into production and design (by the wonderful PONY in London) -- here is sneak preview off the prestel catalog with Kumamiki, organizer of Harajuku fashion walk, a shot taken at the san-x office of Rilakkuma, Vani of 6%dokidoki and Hello Kitty's bedroom, as well as spreads by Junko Mizuno and tokidoki (one of the few non-Japanese designers who are in the book).