From ramen to anime: Japan's trading houses extend reach to fan merchandise
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-26 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Asia, India, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Trading house Mitsui & Co helped with the successful launch of the Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! festival in India last September and took the event to Jakarta this year. (Photo by Satoshi Iwaki)
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