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Since the 2000s, the Japanese government has promoted anime, manga, games, and cuisine as soft power to boost tourism and exports. Critics note limited direct economic returns, but undeniable cultural influence: e.g., Pokémon as an Olympic ambassador, anime-themed tourism to rural areas (e.g., Lucky Star in Washimiya, Girls und Panzer in Ōarai). Unlike Western stars who are expected to be