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Friday, October 9

Understanding the Global Appeal of Japanese Popular Culture
Part of the MARAAS conference
Time:
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Presenter:
William M. Tsutsui, President of Hendrix College
Location:
1500 W. Wesley Posvar Hall
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center

The rising international prominence of Japanese popular culture—from manga and anime to sushi and Hello Kitty—is something that has been hard to ignore over the past quarter century. But why have global audiences responded so enthusiastically to Japanese entertainment products, and what cultural, social, and economic factors have contributed to the riotous creativity of Japanese pop since World War II?