cultural appropriation
Minions cosplay as Japanese kabuki characters in new merchandise collection
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Oona McGee
Jun 26, 2020 - Tweet
- Japan, USA
- (anime • cultural appropriation • kabuki • Kawaii • kimono • merchandise • Minions • movies • Tokyo Station)
Eurovision winner criticized for Japanese cultural appropriation by everyone except the Japanese
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Master Blaster
May 17, 2018
Once again, Japan comes out as the least offended when someone seemingly appropriates their culture.
- Japan
- (cultural appropriation • Eurovision • Israel • music • Netta • toy)
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