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What Makes Japanese Idol Culture Unique?
How did Japan become the birthplace of manufactured girl groups? A look into the historic roots of Japanese idol culture and how it’s changed over time.
October 8, 2018
How did Japan become the birthplace of manufactured girl groups? A look into the historic roots of Japanese idol culture and how it’s changed over time.
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