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Personal, Updates7 Comments

Hiatus or a goodbye for kao-ani?

Kawaii Shops, Reviews, Stationery2 Comments

Japanese Stationery Shop Review – Kawaii Shop Japan

Kawaii items, Kawaii Shops6 Comments

Kawaii Cats Stickers & Pin by We Are Extinct

Cute Food1 Comment

Miniature Cooking Videos

March 2, 2015 kaoani

Recently a friend shared a mini food shrimp tempura video with me. I didn’t know what to expect, but was instantly mesmerized by the tiny stove which actually works! The person behind Miniature Space manages to create tiny edible dishes … Continue reading Miniature Cooking Videos

Cute Characters3 Comments

Sanrio’s newest deer: Hummingmint

February 27, 2015 kaoani

Move over Deery-Lou, Sanrio has made way for a new deer called Hummingmint. To be honest I like this character better than Deery Lou, since she’s got a more subtle look and doesn’t look like a deer in the headlights. … Continue reading Sanrio’s newest deer: Hummingmint

Cute Crafts4 Comments

The sweetest miniature doll rooms

February 25, 2015 kaoani

At first sight this patisserie looks like heaven on earth, but upon closer inspection you can probably tell that all the objects are miniatures. The interior and pastries have been carefully crafted by Carolina Tyran. Her cute dioramas -of 40 … Continue reading The sweetest miniature doll rooms

Kawaii Shops2 Comments

Kawaii Shop Japan has reopened!

February 22, 2015 kaoani

Just a small reminder that Kawaii Shop Japan has reopened today. Usually popular items from the small & tiny section will sell out within a blink of an eye, but you might have luck in finding the above Usadango Bunny … Continue reading Kawaii Shop Japan has reopened!

Cute Crafts, DIY

Cute last minute Valentine Crafts

February 14, 2015August 16, 2019 kaoani

I’m not doing anything special for Valentine’s Day, because I think it’s nicer to surprise Metin on any other given day. But I do think that Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to (secretly) declare your love or to spend … Continue reading Cute last minute Valentine Crafts

Cute Characters1 Comment

Sorry for the long break!

February 12, 2015 kaoani

I’m so sorry that I haven’t posted in a while! My excuse? It has got something to do with switching computers and a lot of work after the Holidays. Which is very unusual for January, but I can’t complain ^_^ … Continue reading Sorry for the long break!

Personal5 Comments

Have a Kawaii Christmas!

December 24, 2014 kaoani

I would like to wish you very happy days, and hope you get to spend them the way that you enjoy. Whether that’s with family and friends or in your onesie on the couch (*^▽^*) I will be spending tome time … Continue reading Have a Kawaii Christmas!

Cute Crafts6 Comments

Woonya: Adorable Wool Felt Kitties

December 20, 2014August 14, 2019 kaoani

Thanks to Charuca’s Facebook page, I stumbled upon these floofy needle felted cats: Woonya is a combination of the words wool and nyanko (cat). They are handmade by Hayasaka Nobuya and he tries to make you feel as if this … Continue reading Woonya: Adorable Wool Felt Kitties

Games & Apps2 Comments

PooPoo’s Friends

December 17, 2014 kaoani

I’d like to introduce you to a simple, but addictive game called PooPoosFriends! It’s a variation of the match 3 game; various characters will appear from the bottom of the screen and you’ll have to link 3 or more similar … Continue reading PooPoo’s Friends

Cute Illustrations2 Comments

Illustrator Amandine Piu

December 15, 2014August 15, 2019 kaoani

Recently I stumbled upon the work of French (and half Italian) illustrator Amandine Piu. She goes by the nickname of Piu Piu and has definitely earned herself a spot in my list of favorite illustrators. Her style is cute and a little nostalgic, I hope you’ll enjoy it as well 。^‿^。 Continue reading Illustrator Amandine Piu

Kawaii items, Kawaii Shops

Nice Books on Japanese Culture

December 12, 2014August 16, 2019 kaoani

Today I’ve picked some nice reads for you, that are great if you’d like to learn a little more about Japan and Tokyo. 1. Moshi Moshi Tokyo In this book Kyary Pamyu Pamyu shows her favorite spots and shops in … Continue reading Nice Books on Japanese Culture

Cute Crafts, DIY2 Comments

Kawaii Korean Felt Crafts

December 10, 2014August 16, 2019 kaoani

When it comes to felt crafting, I always prefer simple and cute patterns. And recently I discovered some Korean craft website that do just that, with free tutorials! These crafts would also make great (Christmas) gifts (*^▽^*). The websites don’t … Continue reading Kawaii Korean Felt Crafts

Cute Websites, Personal2 Comments
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Super Cute Kawaii Guest Writer

December 8, 2014August 14, 2019 kaoani

I’m very happy to announce that I will be writing guests posts for Super Cute Kawaii from now on (^_^). Marceline was so kind to add Frainy, MissMuffcake, Nicolette and me to the SCK team. I hope you’ll enjoy our … Continue reading Super Cute Kawaii Guest Writer

Cute Illustrations3 Comments

Chatani Reica

December 6, 2014 kaoani

Chatani Reica is a ‘romantic’ illustrator from Japan and she obviously loves cats. I think Chatani might be a little inspired by 60’s/70’s shoujo manga, something that I can certainly appreciate. A bunny igloo <3, how cute and romantic is … Continue reading Chatani Reica

Cute Events

Sebastian Masuda’s Time After Time Capsule

December 1, 2014August 14, 2019 kaoani

Next Saturday 6 December you can visit a giant pastel-hued teddy bear in Miami. This 5-foot bear is actually a time capsule from Japanese pop artist -and 6%DOKIDOKI founder- Sebastian Masuda. You can bring a kawaii item (small, cute, colorful) or Continue reading Sebastian Masuda’s Time After Time Capsule

Kawaii Shops3 Comments
Kawaii Box Review - Plush Watermelon

Blippo Giveaway Time!

November 29, 2014August 15, 2019 kaoani

December is all about giving, and Blippo is doing just that with this kawaii giveaway! The prize pack includes a soft plush watermelon purse, neko charm and this sheep desk calendar to keep you up-to-date in a cute way (/^▽^)/. … Continue reading Blippo Giveaway Time!

Cute Food3 Comments

Kawaii Chocolate Lollipops

November 26, 2014 kaoani

I’ve been collecting kawaii chocolate molds for a couple of years, but never got around to using them 😦 Last weekend I finally put them to use and discovered they are quite easy to work with! I can advice you … Continue reading Kawaii Chocolate Lollipops

Kawaii Shops

Artbox: Kawaii Christmas Contest & Gifts

November 24, 2014August 15, 2019 kaoani

At the moment Artbox is running a great Christmas competition, open to citizens of the United Kingdom. To join you only have to answer a simple question and enter your details before Sunday 21 December 2014. Artbox will randomly pick … Continue reading Artbox: Kawaii Christmas Contest & Gifts

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