How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world
Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...
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Download 30+ Free Ghibli Wallpapers for Your Phone
Download over 30 stunning free Ghibli wallpapers for your phone, featuring breathtaking scenes and beloved characters from iconic Studio Ghibli films.
From anime to VTubers, how fan culture could encourage spending and boost Japan’s economy
Fans of bands, anime characters, mascots and online entertainers in Japan may spend as much as US$23 billion a year In Japan, ...
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Animé and mascots: Japan hopes ‘oshikatsu’ rage will open consumer wallets
In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the “oshikatsu” phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending — and 24-year-old Momoka Matsui is one of many doing her part to ...