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#162 - Why is Everything So Small & Cute in Japan?
Manage episode 495743288 series 3479413
Why is Japan so obsessed with all things small, fluffy, and irresistibly kawaii? From adorable mascots to tiny replicas of food and robot puppies, Japanese cuteness is everywhere — but how did it all begin?
We explore the deeper psychological and cultural roots of kawaii, how postwar society, youth culture rebellion, and femininity changed kawaii as a national sentiment — influencing everything from fashion and media to urban landscapes. This is your definitive in-depth exploration of kawaii land.
Check out our social media below👇
https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard
Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ
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100 episodes
Manage episode 495743288 series 3479413
Why is Japan so obsessed with all things small, fluffy, and irresistibly kawaii? From adorable mascots to tiny replicas of food and robot puppies, Japanese cuteness is everywhere — but how did it all begin?
We explore the deeper psychological and cultural roots of kawaii, how postwar society, youth culture rebellion, and femininity changed kawaii as a national sentiment — influencing everything from fashion and media to urban landscapes. This is your definitive in-depth exploration of kawaii land.
Check out our social media below👇
https://linktr.ee/catwithbeard
Music | 5 p.m‼ - 桜餅ルナ
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 episodes
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