The Cultural Review

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Thousands of passionate Japanese oshikatsu fans gathered, showcasing the immense economic power of dedicated fandom in a trillion-yen market.
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Oshikatsu's Millions of Fans Fuel Trillion-Yen Economy in Japan

More than half of Japanese oshikatsu fans aged 40 to 70 reported that inflation and yen depreciation had no effect on their spending, revealing a powerful economic force.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 17, 2026