Otaku Culture

Otaku Culture

Retro Arcades and Game Centers: Why Japan Never Let Go of the Coin-Op

Retro Arcades and Game Centers: Why Japan Never Let Go of the Coin-OpBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is an argument that ...
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The Rise of the Cafe Culture in Otaku Japan: From Maid Cafes to Theme Cafes

The Rise of the Cafe Culture in Otaku Japan: From Maid Cafes to Theme CafesBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to begin with...
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Japanese Board Games and Card Games: Beyond Shogi and Go

Japanese Board Games and Card Games: Beyond Shogi and GoBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledWhen most people think of Japanese game...
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Nendoroids and the Art of Tiny Figures: A Collector’s Introduction

Nendoroids and the Art of Tiny Figures: A Collector's IntroductionBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a figure on my desk ...
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The Dark Side of Otaku Culture: Parasocial Relationships and Isolation

The Dark Side of Otaku Culture: Parasocial Relationships and IsolationBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI have spent considerable...