Otaku Culture

Otaku Culture

World Cosplay Summit: Nagoya’s Global Costume Championship

World Cosplay Summit: Nagoya's Global Costume ChampionshipBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledEvery summer — in late July or early ...
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Gundam: Japan’s Most Ambitious Toy Story

Gundam: Japan's Most Ambitious Toy StoryBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledIn 1979, a mobile suit anime called Kidō Senshi Gandamu...
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The Maid Cafe Deep Dive: Beyond the Apron — What’s Really Going On

The Maid Cafe Deep Dive: Beyond the Apron — What's Really Going OnBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI have written about maid caf...
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Japanese Idol Culture: Why Millions of People Fall in Love With a Performance

Japanese Idol Culture: Why Millions of People Fall in Love With a PerformanceBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to begin wi...
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Ikebukuro: Tokyo’s Other Otaku District — and Why It Might Suit You Better Than Akihabara

Ikebukuro: Tokyo's Other Otaku District — and Why It Might Suit You Better Than AkihabaraBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledWhen f...