Japanophile
A Japanophile is a person who has a strong interest in Japanese culture, language, history, or society. The term is usually applied to non-Japanese observers, though it can describe anyone with intense enthusiasm for Japan. It can be used in a neutral, positive, or sometimes pejorative way, depending on context. The related noun is Japanophilia and the adjective form is Japanophilic.
Historically, interest in Japan among Westerners grew in the 19th century as Japan opened to the world
Discussion around Japanophilia often centers on two main issues. Some critics worry that intense admiration can