One of the most interesting things about Japan and its teenage culture is the Japanese people's obsession with cute things.
'Cuteness' is everywhere. From stuffed furry animals that are good for cuddling to glittery colours for the decoration of computers. Everything that is 'kawaii' or 'cute' goes.

Examples of this are the many pictures and photographs I see in my Japanese text book that show grown-up women carrying Hello Kitty accessories around. Aren't they a little old for that?
Does this have to do with the role of women as opposed to men in Japan? I know for a fact that the women in Japanese Culture are trained to look and act cute in all ways. My Japanese teacher describes the teenagers of Japan as very childlike and feminine. Their clothing, appearance, behaviour and characteristics, a lot of the time seem to relate to Anime stars (Japanese Cartoons).

Do teenagers really have that much of an influence on their whole society or are even the adults of Japan involved in this 'kawaii craze'?
From what I'm seeing, Japan is definately the land of 'cuteness'.
The following is a video clip about a very well known kitty, in not just Japan but through out the world. She basically rules all 'kawaii' things available in Japan and some of the pictures show the extent of this nation's obession! Presenting to you...Hello Kitty!
The following is a video clip about a very well known kitty, in not just Japan but through out the world. She basically rules all 'kawaii' things available in Japan and some of the pictures show the extent of this nation's obession! Presenting to you...Hello Kitty!