Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

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This is going to be either spectacular, or a washout. I'm betting on spectacular. — Mike Binder (@MikeBinderjokes) January 30, 2025 Although fans’ concerns might sound genuine, judging the series ...

Ginza Hachigou manager Yasushi Matsumura serves customers' favorite "Ravioli Gourmandise Chuka Soba" ramen in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Jan. 30, 2025. (Mainichi/Akiko Yamazaki) TOKYO -- A new trend is ...

Shoujo anime that originally targeted adolescent girls has evolved widely to be a popular genre of anime nowadays. The role that the particular genre plays in storytelling and representation of ...