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Pink Globalization
Book • 2013
In 'Pink Globalization', Christine R. Yano explores the creation and rise of Hello Kitty as a symbol of Japanese Cute-Cool culture, analyzing its global spread and cultural significance.
The book discusses how Hello Kitty's popularity reflects broader trends in Japanese pop culture, including the spread of manga and anime, and how it challenges traditional power structures through its 'cute' appeal.
The book discusses how Hello Kitty's popularity reflects broader trends in Japanese pop culture, including the spread of manga and anime, and how it challenges traditional power structures through its 'cute' appeal.
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Tracy Alloway

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Martin Wolf on Trump's Shakeup of the Global Order
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as the author of a book about Hello Kitty.


Vivian Lay

Return of the Yokai