Illustrated lecture by Dr. Anu Jindal on the continuing engagement with the culture of “kawaii” in multiple areas of fashion, design and lifestyle in Japan. The Japanese word kawaii translated as cute or adorable, characterizes a segment of Japanese popular culture. Designers and artists draw inspiration from its aesthetic, while some young people practise it prolifically often gathering in groups, at favoured spots like Harajuku, to exchange fun ideas of their personal style statements. 

Chair: Amb. Amarendra Khatua, author and poet, former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, former Director General, ICCR

 Dr. Jindal is an artist, scholar, curator who holds a Ph.D. in Japanese Art History from the National Museum Institute, New Delhi