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This book looks at various forms of Japanese popular culture, including pop songs, jazz, enka, karaoke, comics, animated cartoons, video games, television dramas, films, and "idols" (teenage singers and actors). It also considers what these elements of pop culture tell us about Japan, its cultural identity, and the ways in which it is changing. Contributors include anthropologists, historians, literary scholars, designers, religious scholars, movie reviewers, and comic book fans. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
