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Fans of bands, anime characters, mascots and online entertainers in Japan may spend as much as US$23 billion a year In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the oshikatsu ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kawaii Kon is back and bigger and better than ever to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Hawaii Convention Center. The experience aims to unite fans of anime and pop culture.

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