THE Japanese ‘culture of cute’ took over Rugby Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday at a free ‘Kawaii’ Day.
Visitors enjoyed a host of kawaii-themed activities, including Manga and animé drawing workshops with comic artist Sally Anne Hickman.
Artist Mikiko Minewaki – whose work features in the Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Kawaii: Crafting the Japanese Culture of Cute – demonstrated her craft with a series of workshops.
Cakes Fabulous Cakes offered Kawaii cupcake decorating sessions, while plushie-making and makeovers for nails and make-up drew big crowds.
