Hannah Drantch

Hannah Drantch is a scholar specializing in the intersections of international relations, anthropology, and regional economics in Japan. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) with a double major in international studies and Asian studies, alongside a minor in Japanese language and culture. Her current academic and research interests center around the anthropology and economics of contemporary Japan, with a particular focus on the cultural and economic impacts of anime pilgrimage (contents tourism). Her career background includes working in Japan, where she has gained firsthand experience navigating intercultural dynamics and local communities.