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How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

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How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

Otaku, people for whom hero worship is a way of life, have changed everyone’s relationship to the culture.

By Nick Haramis

The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

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The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

By Ligaya Mishan Hiroshi Yoshii Kimiaki Yaegashi and Ryogo Toyo

The Japanese Citrus You’re About to See Everywhere

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The Japanese Citrus You’re About to See Everywhere

Yuzu has already gone mainstream. Which fruits will make a splash on menus next?

By Yukari Sakamoto

How Japan Turned Packaging Into an Art Form

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How Japan Turned Packaging Into an Art Form

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

By Nick Haramis