Mandarin's Japanophilia Collection

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Collected Japanophilic items

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Starbucks Green Tea Latte and Green Tea Liqueur

This image clearly shows the appropriation of Japanese culture into American society (notice how they slapped the word ‘ZEN’ onto the bottle). The iced latte and liqueur are initially purely western-style drinks however it is taken to another level as it is influenced with the flavors of Japanese green tea, …

Starbucks Green Tea Latte and Green Tea Liqueur
Contributed by: myan

Stacked Style “Fuji Flower” Eau de Toilette

This product displays the commodification of Japanese culture in modern society. The product displays only a few aspects of Japanese culture such as cherry blossoms in the background and a dark silhouette of a geisha woman. The geisha’s silhouette seems to only heighten the mystery and exoticism behind Japanese culture. …

Stacked Style “Fuji Flower” Eau de Toilette
Contributed by: myan

Several Anime Key Chains

The key chains themselves represent the growing “cultural power” Japan has when it comes to producing imaginative fare through technology or fun trinkets. Having purchased these key chains in the United States, this shows and proves the success of Japan’s commodities penetrating into the U.S. global marketplace. These products then …

Several Anime Key Chains
Contributed by: myan


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myan — Last modified Jun 28 2021 1:49 a.m.


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