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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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2 articles
Japan
Culture6 min

Anisong: When Anime Music Conquered the World

From Astro Boy theme songs to Animelo Summer Live concerts, the story of anisong, Japanese anime music turned global industry and a musical genre in its own right.

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Japan
Pop Culture10 min

Uta no Prince-sama: When an Otome Game Becomes a Musical Empire

From the PSP to 30,000-seat arenas, the story of UtaPri, the male idol franchise that redefined the Japanese media mix and spawned an entire industry.

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