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 ...
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East Asia’s Pop Culture in an Age of Protest
A single witty, scene-stealing figure amid a sea of demonstrators can become a spark — amplifying the protest’s message and ...
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This 16th century castle, a symbol of Japanese architecture, is one of the oldest still standing in the country
In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...