What is oshikatsu? Nearly 50% of Japan’s young workers seek trend for fulfilment

Nearly half of Japanese full-time workers in their 20s engage in oshikatsu – a practice that involves devoting time to pop or sports idols, anime characters or hobbies such as collecting model trains – according to a recent recruitment survey. The findings, released on Friday by Mynavi Corp, indicate that the trend – spanning everything from social media posts to buying merchandise and attending fan events or concerts – has shifted from a niche subculture into the mainstream and could even...