Japan's trading giants are cashing in on anime and ramen fandom
The sogo shosha are moving beyond steel and grain into fan merchandise - a strategic bet on consumer culture that could reshape how these conglomerates grow.

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The sogo shosha are moving beyond steel and grain into fan merchandise - a strategic bet on consumer culture that could reshape how these conglomerates grow.
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