Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

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Netflix has a huge catalog of excellent foreign-language shows, so many that finding a place to start can be daunting. As ...