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 ...
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It all started with anime: Moving to Tokyo and why we stayed
Anime-themed cafes and cosplayers are becoming increasingly common sights in Ikebukuro. Tokyo’s deeply-rooted anime and subculture scene, however, extends far beyond the well-known ...
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Tokyo’s Nighttime Magic: How Anime Projection Mapping is Transforming the City’s Streets
This experimental event, planned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and its related organizations, aims to highlight ...
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New museum dedicated to anime opens in Ikebukuro area
A new hub of anime culture opened in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district on Oct. 31, showcasing select items from a treasure trove kept by the metropolitan government. Anime Tokyo Station occupies a ...
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Ikebukuro in Tokyo hosts new anime center
A new facility aiming to become a base for promoting Japanese anime to the world has opened in Ikebukuro in central Tokyo. Anime Tokyo Station is jointly run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ...