Since the 1980s, when people imagine a technologically advanced dystopian future, it’s almost always depicted with major Japanese characteristics. Where did this come from? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Since the 1980s, when people imagine a technologically advanced dystopian future, it’s almost always depicted with major Japanese characteristics. Where did this come from?

by J2quared

Think Bladerunner or Neo-Noir dystopians they all have a huge Japanese influence to it.

Where does this imagery come from?

postal-history

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