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At Heroes Made in Asia, a prominent Dutch cosplay event celebrating Asian pop culture, Japan Fans founder Martine delved into the narratives of people who identify as autistic otaku. Their accounts echo a broader sentiment within the autism community – a profound sense of solace and understanding found within the … Otaku & Autism

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Interview with Ivo Smits & Martine Mussies

Japan FansFebruary 26, 2023October 24, 2023

For his Journalism studies, Job Wierikx conducted an interview with Ivo Smits & Martine Mussies, which was published on SVJMedia. The occasion was the death of Leiji Matsumoto.

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Utrecht is crazy about Japan: Manga and Japanese Culture Week a success

Japan FansMarch 6, 2022April 3, 2023

Last week it was Manga & Japanese Culture Week in the Neude Library in Utrecht (the Netherlands). Visitors could enjoy Japanese music and attend a lecture by Ito Yu, an expert in the field of manga. As icing on the cake, the library now also has a new manga collection. … Utrecht is crazy about Japan: Manga and Japanese Culture Week a success