Otaku Culture

Otaku Culture

The Oshi Economy: How Japan’s Stan Culture Became a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

The Oshi Economy: How Japan's Stan Culture Became a Multi-Billion Dollar IndustryBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledLet me tell yo...
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Trading Card Culture in Japan Beyond Pokémon

Trading Card Culture in Japan Beyond PokémonBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledThe Pokémon card auction that took place in Yokoham...
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Ikigai for Otaku: How Obsessive Hobbies Can Actually Be Healthy

Ikigai for Otaku: How Obsessive Hobbies Can Actually Be HealthyBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledI want to make an argument that ...
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Japanese Toy Culture: From Tamagotchi to Beyblade to Gacha

Japanese Toy Culture: From Tamagotchi to Beyblade to GachaBy Yoshi | Japan UnveiledIn 1996, a small egg-shaped electroni...
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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 ...