Anime 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 ...
What is oshikatsu, and why is Japan hoping it will boost consumer spending?
In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of ...
The ‘Monstrous Beauty’ of Pretty Porcelains
A show at the Met offers a feminist revision of Chinoiserie, a decorative style that swept through Europe in the age of ...
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, ...
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 ...
5 Artists Creating Murals And Wall-Based Art Inspired By Nature
Contemporary artists Anne von Freyburg, Epoh Beech, Gary Myatt, Graphic Rewilding, and Sophie Mess are inspired by nature to ...
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BTS’s ‘cute’ Japanese spurs a fan to learn about dark history
To a 37-year-old company employee in Tokyo, the "cute" Japanese spoken by members of globally popular South Korean BTS during a live performance is part of what initially hooked her. “ ...
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Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame
Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...
Ghibli AI Image Generator: List of FREE Alternatives Apps and Websites Other Than ChatGPT and Grok
Here’s the list of free alternatives to ChatGPT and Grok for generating Studio Ghibli-style images. Learn about AI tools like ...