The Sunday Edition: Why everyone's going to Japan
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Embracing the Kidult Culture
This chapter delves into the phenomenon of 'kidults', adults keeping their childhood passions alive, especially in relation to Japan's cultural landscape. It highlights how this trend reflects a societal shift towards celebrating youthful interests like anime and gaming, which have become mainstream. The chapter also examines personal experiences with Japanese pop culture and its growing influence on Western audiences amid changing perceptions of adulthood.
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