Similar to this question, what is the term used to refer to people who like Japan or Japanese culture?
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Formally, the equivalent term would be
Nipponophile
though coloquially or in a more insulting context
Weeaboo
is sometimes used as well.
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1I was going to include that but Otaku is more for people who are into anime, which isn't what the OP was asking for. Jan 14, 2016 at 23:59
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1Yeah, you're right, but I feel like it's relevant enough to at least be mentioned. Jan 15, 2016 at 0:05
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I would agree with that. +1 to your comments for additional info. ^_^ Jan 15, 2016 at 0:14
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I have never heard either "Nipponophile" or "weeaboo" in my three decades as a Japan resident and Japanophile. Jan 15, 2016 at 5:20