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TokyoScope by Patrick Macias

TokyoScope, Matt Alt

TokyoScope seeks out new trends in Japanese pop culture, along with celebrating the best of the past. Curated, written, and edited by Patrick Macias (who lives in Japan).

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    TokyoScope seeks out new trends in Japanese pop culture, along with celebrating the best from the past. Curated by author and editor Patrick Macias (who lives in Japan).

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    Longtime localizer. Former "Japanology Plus" co-host. Author of "Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World."

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