"Poop" popularizing the study of kanji among Japanese children

"Poop" popularizing the study of kanji among Japanese children

Creators of a workbook series for Japanese elementary school students who learn kanji characters show their workbooks in Tokyo on May 9, 2017. The series featuring a heavy dose of the word "unko," the Japanese word for "poop," has quickly sold over a million copies since its release in March. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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