Japan’s Inflation-Proof ‘Stan Economy’ is Booming

Published on December 3, 2025

Inflation is the number-one public concern in Japan. But one section of the economy is proving to be invulnerable to rising prices: pop idols, YouTubers and cartoon characters.

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