Author Mulhern, Chieko Irie Publication year 1989 Journal The Journal of Asian Studies Volume 48.1 Pages 50-70 DOI doi:10.2307/2057664 Link https://www.jstor.org/stable/2057664 Comment This discusses Sanrio romances, written by Japanese authors, not Harlequin romances. I assume the title's intended to suggest that Sanrio romances are the Japanese equivalent of Harlequin romances, and that they draw on (some of) its conventions. Topic Japan metaphor/symbolism sex/sexuality family work rape and/or intimate partner violence/abuse food, drink
This discusses Sanrio romances, written by Japanese authors, not Harlequin romances. I assume the title's intended to suggest that Sanrio romances are the Japanese equivalent of Harlequin romances, and that they draw on (some of) its conventions.