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World Service,1 min

How 'virtual love' is winning the romance race in Japan

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Is falling in love with a cartoon figure, visiting prostitutes and living at home the new normal in Japan? A psychologist shares his theories on virtual love and how this contrasts with the western concept of love, where one is expected to find love, passion and intimacy with the same person. Photo: Young Asian man looks out over a city at night Credit: Thinkstock

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