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The World of Doujinshi: Fan Creativity Beyond Copyright

The World of Doujinshi: Fan Creativity Beyond CopyrightBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a tradition in Japan — one that...
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VTubers: Japan’s Virtual Idol Revolution

VTubers: Japan's Virtual Idol RevolutionBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to begin with something that I think will surpri...
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Japanese Gaming Culture: From Arcade Cabinets to Nintendo Switch

Japanese Gaming Culture: From Arcade Cabinets to Nintendo SwitchBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to begin with a specific...
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Pachinko: Japan’s Most Misunderstood Pastime

Pachinko: Japan's Most Misunderstood PastimeBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThere is a building type that appears in virtually ...
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Ikebukuro Decoded — History, Streets, and the Otaku Culture That Grew Between Two Department Stores

By Yoshi | Japan UnveiledIntroduction — The Station as a City, and the City as a ParadoxThere is a running joke among Ja...