In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the "oshikatsu" phenomenon as a growing driver of ...

[TOKYO] In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the ... of mostly 20- and 30-somethings engaged in activities supporting one’s favourite celebrities, anime characters, ...

(ATR) Tokyo 2020 mascots will be available for purchase in Japan after being shown to the public for the first time, organizers said. A total of 139 items will go on sale on July 22, 65 Olympic ...

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows employee whose humor and quick wit made Tsubakuro one of the most popular mascots in Japanese professional baseball has died, the team said Feb. 19. The employee had ...

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Photo: Reuters TOKYO -- In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the ... of mostly 20- and 30-somethings engaged in activities supporting one's favourite celebrities, anime ...