What exactly is a ‘Kawaii Ambassador?’

Kawaii Ambassadors are appointed by the Japanese government and spread culture through cuteness. Kawaii Ambassadors mingle cuteness and culture into one. By doing so, the Ambassadors help people outside of Japan become interested in the country.

Misako Aoki, a Kawaii Ambassador from Japan and model. Image via nikkeivoice.ca.

The ‘Kawaii Ambassador’ position began in 2009 through Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Japan made a shift, from mainly promoting traditional Japanese culture to  Pop Culture and of course, fashion as well. Misako Aoki was one of the first Kawaii Ambassadors.

How Do They ‘Spread’ Cuteness and Culture? 

Ambassadors travel throughout the world. They attend fashion meetups, conventions, and hold panels. Singers such as Pamyu even hold concerts.

Youtube has also been a resource where this cute culture can easily be accessed, with the click of a few buttons. Kawaii Pateen, a Youtube channel, features Kawaii Ambassadors. The channel features videos in Japanese, but subtitles help make the channel accessible.

Ambassadors Are not Just In japan. 

Daniela Michel, a Kawaii Ambassador from Mexico. Image via Asianbeat.com

Fashion model Misako Aoki has been appointing Kawaii Ambassadors from the organization Japanese Lolita Organization. (She specifically focusing on spreading Lolita Fashion). There is an application online available and people across the world  have become Ambassadors , such as Mexican Lolita Daniela Michel Garcia.

To read more information about Kawaii Ambassadors:

Article on Kawaii Ambassador, Garcia.

History of Kawaii Ambassadors

Originally posted on my blog.

Cinnaknight

CinnaKnight has been in the convention-scene for over a decade! C.K. runs on candy, coffee, and sometimes ...chaos! She's an avid writer, foodie, and a big fan of the Kirby franchise. She will also remind you to hydrate and almost always has safety pins and Advil handy.

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