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The Kotoba Interactive journal.

Editorial features on the cultures, history and languages of Asia. Filter by culture, by topic, or search for what inspires you.

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Cosplayeuse incarnant Kana Arima au Comiket 105, illustrant la culture cosplay japonaise.
JapaneseCulture10 min

Cosplay: From American Sci-Fi to Japanese Pop Culture Phenomenon

From 1930s American science fiction conventions to a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon, the complete history of cosplay, its Japanese transformation, major events, and worldwide cultural impact.

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