Is Kawaii International coming back?
Kawaii International (2012–2021) on NHK World
The answer: Concluded March 12, 2021.
10seasons
138episodes
About Kawaii International
Kawaii International ended on March 12, 2021, after its fifth season aired on NHK World. The show concluded its run with the final episode on that date. It was a series that showcased the latest trends in Kawaii culture from Japan, providing viewers around the globe with insights into the people, experiences, and products that define this vibrant style.
Kawaii International was a program that focused on Japan's unique Kawaii culture, which emphasizes cuteness and playful aesthetics. Launched in 2012, the show featured segments on fashion, accessories, and various expressions of Kawaii, capturing the essence of Tokyo's trendsetting scene. Over the years, it became a go-to source for those interested in the evolving Kawaii trends and lifestyle.
The series was hosted by Melody Yoko, RinRin Doll, and co-host Misha Janette, with Jenny Shima serving as the narrator. Each episode ran for approximately 45 minutes.
Kawaii International episode schedule
138 aired
Aired · 138
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2021 | S2021·E5 | The Future of Kawaii is YOURS |
| March 5, 2021 | S2021·E4 | The Extraordinary Diversity of Kawaii |
| February 12, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Love for Fashion in the Age of Covid |
| February 5, 2021 | S2021·E2 | We're Obsessed with Miniatures! |
| January 22, 2021 | S2021·E1 | Yum! Tokyo's Top Treat Trends! |
| December 11, 2020 | S2020·E17 | The Virtual Generation: Part 2 |
| December 4, 2020 | S2020·E16 | The Virtual Generation: Part 1 |
| November 13, 2020 | S2020·E15 | My Favorite Room is My Bedroom! |
| November 6, 2020 | S2020·E14 | Clean and Kawaii: Have Fun Cleaning Up! |
| September 4, 2020 | S2020·E13 | Sneaker Heads' Big 2020 Trends! |
| August 14, 2020 | S2020·E12 | My Kawaii Lifestyle on the Fringe |
| August 7, 2020 | S2020·E11 | Planting Seeds of Joy: Plant Life at Home |
| July 10, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Stay at Home Kawaii - Eating in Is the New Out - |
| July 3, 2020 | S2020·E9 | Stay at Home Kawaii - Time Flies When It's Fun! - |
| June 12, 2020 | S2020·E8 | Stay at Home Kawaii - Happier When It's Handmade - |
| June 5, 2020 | S2020·E7 | Stay at Home Kawaii - Come Tour Our Homes! - |
| April 10, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Celebrating Uniqueness: Inclusive Kawaii |
| April 3, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Kawaii Beauty After 2020: New Ideals & Trends |
| March 13, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Be Sustainably Kawaii! - Vol.2 Fashion - |
| March 6, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Be Sustainably Kawaii! - Vol.1 Everyday Goods - |
| February 14, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Unique Hotels & Unique Experiences |
| February 7, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Happy Feet: Kawaii Socks, Shoes and More! |
| December 13, 2019 | S2019·E18 | Tokyo Tour Vol. 4: Beauty & Style |
| December 6, 2019 | S2019·E17 | Tokyo Tour Vol.3: Otaku Paradise |
| November 8, 2019 | S2019·E16 | What You Need to Know to Make it in Japan! |
| November 1, 2019 | S2019·E15 | Tradition Loves Kawaii Too! |
| October 11, 2019 | S2019·E14 | Style Up With the Birds! |
| October 4, 2019 | S2019·E13 | Can't Get Enough: The Latest Stationery |
| September 6, 2019 | S2019·E12 | Tokyo, Capital of T-shirt Culture |
| August 2, 2019 | S2019·E11 | The Hot! The Cool! Best Tokyo Beverages |
Show 108 earlier episodes
| July 12, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Unique! Japan! Travel! Tips! |
| July 5, 2019 | S2019·E9 | Gadgets, Toys and Games for All |
| May 10, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Kawaii-for-Rent?! ~Japan's Unique Rental Services~ |
| May 3, 2019 | S2019·E7 | The Next Evolution of Desserts |
| April 12, 2019 | S2019·E6 | Tokyo Tour Vol.2 ～Kawaii Omotenashi～ |
| April 5, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Tokyo Tour Vol.1 ～Kawaii Omotenashi～ |
| March 8, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Meet the Incredible Icons of Tokyo Street Style |
| March 1, 2019 | S2019·E3 | The Evolution of Kawaii Culture～Ver.3.0～ |
| February 8, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Forever Young - A Love Letter to Lolita - |
| February 1, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Kakkoii! 80s & 90s Back in Style! |
| December 14, 2018 | S2018·E22 | J-Beauty Makeup: Transformation & Technology |
| December 7, 2018 | S2018·E21 | J-Beauty Makeup: Trends You Need to Know! |
| November 9, 2018 | S2018·E20 | Kawaii Tableware from 'Tradition' to Today |
| November 2, 2018 | S2018·E19 | Next-Gen Magazines: These Are ZINEs! |
| October 12, 2018 | S2018·E18 | Tokyo's Urban Outdoors: Kawaii, Chic & Cool |
| October 5, 2018 | S2018·E17 | Innovative Bento: Kawaii Food On-The-Go |
| August 10, 2018 | S2018·E16 | Ageless Kawaii |
| August 3, 2018 | S2018·E15 | Upcycle Your Kawaii |
| July 13, 2018 | S2018·E14 | We've Got Kawaii in the Bag |
| July 6, 2018 | S2018·E13 | Heads UP! Japan's Head Accessory Craze |
| June 8, 2018 | S2018·E12 | Home Sweet Home: Creative Tokyo Living |
| June 1, 2018 | S2018·E11 | Home Sweet Home: Kawaii Home Tour |
| May 11, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Osaka-Style Kawaii: Independent Artists |
| May 4, 2018 | S2018·E9 | Osaka-Style Kawaii: Unique Trends |
| April 13, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Tokyo Sneaker Heads: Customize Your Kicks |
| April 6, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Tokyo Sneaker Heads: What's On The Street |
| March 9, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Keeping Up With the Kawaii: Top Trends |
| March 2, 2018 | S2018·E5 | It's a Small Kawaii World |
| February 9, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Get Retro to Get Kawaii |
| February 2, 2018 | S2018·E3 | Cats Take Over Japan |
| January 12, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Fuzzy Feelings for Winter Fashion! |
| January 5, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The Cool World of Tokyo Nail Art |
| December 8, 2017 | S2017·E21 | Street-style for Couples |
| December 1, 2017 | S2017·E20 | Kawaii SNS Rules |
| November 10, 2017 | S2017·E19 | Kawaii Leader Tokyo Mega Tour! |
| November 3, 2017 | S2017·E18 | Kawaii Summit in Tokyo ～Round2～ |
| October 13, 2017 | S2017·E17 | We Love Kawaii Stationery! |
| October 6, 2017 | S2017·E16 | Paripi: Shibuya's Next-Level Party People! |
| September 8, 2017 | S2017·E15 | Glasses for Geeks AND Girls! |
| September 1, 2017 | S2017·E14 | The Yummiest Tokyo Trends! |
| August 11, 2017 | S2017·E13 | Wrap it, Twist it, Create it! |
| August 4, 2017 | S2017·E12 | The Boyish Girls of Kawaii |
| July 14, 2017 | S2017·E11 | Traditional Fashion Goes Street-style! |
| July 7, 2017 | S2017·E10 | Accessorize Your Kawaii |
| June 9, 2017 | S2017·E9 | Fringe Tokyo Tour: Shimokitazawa |
| June 2, 2017 | S2017·E8 | It's Yummy, it's Cute, it's MOEDAN! |
| May 12, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Harajuku Hair Trends Now! |
| May 5, 2017 | S2017·E6 | Tokyo's Street-made Supermodels |
| April 14, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Kawaii Gets Squishy! |
| April 7, 2017 | S2017·E4 | I Wanna be a Shop Idol! |
| April 1, 2017 | S2017·E3 | Kawaii Summit in Tokyo |
| February 25, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Kawaii #SquadGoals |
| January 28, 2017 | S2017·E1 | The Icons of Tokyo Street Style |
| December 24, 2016 | S2016·E13 | Kawaii Life in Tokyo! |
| December 3, 2016 | S2016·E12 | We Love Pajama Style! |
| October 29, 2016 | S2016·E11 | Lolita Fashion NOW! |
| October 1, 2016 | S2016·E10 | The Kawaii Toy Collection |
| August 27, 2016 | S2016·E9 | The Evolution of Kawaii / Domo Time Capsule in Europe |
| July 30, 2016 | S2016·E8 | The Ura-Hara Super Tour! |
| June 25, 2016 | S2016·E7 | Kawaii in My House! |
| May 28, 2016 | S2016·E6 | It's a Retro Revival! / Domo Time Capsule in the US Part1 |
| April 30, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Genderless Kawaii |
| March 26, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Leading the Global Kawaii Generation! |
| February 27, 2016 | S2016·E3 | Kawaii Countdown - Viewers' Choice Special |
| January 30, 2016 | S2016·E2 | New Subcultures of Kawaii |
| January 2, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Kawaii Creators of Tomorrow |
| November 28, 2015 | S2015·E12 | Online Kawaii Revolution! |
| October 31, 2015 | S2015·E11 | The Hunt for Kawaii in NYC |
| September 26, 2015 | S2015·E10 | Kawaii Above-Underground in NYC |
| August 29, 2015 | S2015·E9 | Welcome to the Kawaii Universe! Population: YOU |
| July 25, 2015 | S2015·E8 | Sweet n' Girlie Kawaii |
| June 27, 2015 | S2015·E7 | Kawaii in my jeans!? |
| May 30, 2015 | S2015·E6 | MIX-it-up Kawaii! |
| April 25, 2015 | S2015·E5 | Kawaii Leaders Tokyo Extravaganza! |
| March 28, 2015 | S2015·E4 | Kawaii Countdown! –Viewers' Choice Special– |
| February 28, 2015 | S2015·E3 | It's a Kawaii Zoo! |
| January 31, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Kawaii Legwear |
| January 3, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Kawaii Twins Style |
| November 29, 2014 | S2014·E12 | Pretty-style Kawaii |
| October 25, 2014 | S2014·E11 | Revolution : Neo-gal |
| September 27, 2014 | S2014·E10 | Outdoor Kawaii |
| August 30, 2014 | S2014·E9 | Let's Get Kawaii, L.A.-style! |
| July 26, 2014 | S2014·E8 | Myanmar's Mega Kawaii Makeover Part2: Reveal |
| June 28, 2014 | S2014·E7 | Myanmar's Mega Kawaii Makeover! Part1: Inspiration |
| May 31, 2014 | S2014·E6 | Kawaii for every body |
| April 26, 2014 | S2014·E5 | Japanese Kawaii Characters |
| March 29, 2014 | S2014·E4 | Kawaii A to Z |
| February 22, 2014 | S2014·E3 | Kawaii and Traditional |
| January 25, 2014 | S2014·E2 | Kawaii School Uniforms |
| January 11, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Boyish Street-Style Kawaii |
| November 30, 2013 | S2013·E11 | Let's Study Fashion in Tokyo! |
| October 26, 2013 | S2013·E10 | Scary-Kawaii Special |
| September 28, 2013 | S2013·E9 | New Generation Gyaru! |
| August 31, 2013 | S2013·E8 | The Sweet Kawaii Life |
| July 27, 2013 | S2013·E7 | Kawaii in Tokyo & Paris |
| June 29, 2013 | S2013·E6 | Kawaii in Black & White |
| May 25, 2013 | S2013·E5 | Kawaii Leaders Take On Tokyo |
| April 27, 2013 | S2013·E4 | Harajuku Special |
| March 30, 2013 | S2013·E3 | 1-Year Anniversary Tokyo Kawaii Tour |
| February 23, 2013 | S2013·E2 | Kawaii Summit ～Tokyo's DOKUMO Models & You!～ |
| January 26, 2013 | S2013·E1 | Super Extra Special Edition! Giving Vietnam Kawaii Makeover |
| November 24, 2012 | S2012·E7 | Girls' Kawaii Secret Bases! |
| October 27, 2012 | S2012·E6 | "Hime Makeover" in Special Collaboration with German TV |
| September 29, 2012 | S2012·E5 | Up-to-date AKIHABARA × Kawaii |
| July 28, 2012 | S2012·E4 | Super Trendy Shop Assistants in TOKYO! |
| June 30, 2012 | S2012·E3 | Tips and Challenges to succeed in JAPAN |
| May 26, 2012 | S2012·E2 | D-I-Y! KA-WA-II! |
| April 28, 2012 | S2012·E1 | Debut |
