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Golden Japanesque: A Splendid Yokohama Romance

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Alice in Kyoto Forest and Golden Japanesque are two must-reads for lovers of oldschool Japanese culture: the artists on these series have a way of beautifully presenting historical Japan through the setting and backgrounds, whether it's set in another world version of Kyoto where it seems to have been frozen in time and steeped in Japanese mythology, or an actual historical fiction set in Meiji-era Yokohama. Fairy tale books are referenced (fitting for lovely series as these) and cute male love interests for our cute female MCs abound. 

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost and Golden Japanesque are two romance manga created by women with much experience in the shoujo manga industry. As such, there are female protagonists, great character development, and pretty art, but both series have the significantly apparent quality of a girl with unusual hair color too ashamed by it and society to realize their true beauty. The only one who does recognize and appreciate this beauty without judgement is their male love interest with a bit of a quirky, teasing side that is also entertaining to see. 

Golden Japanesque and A Sign of Affection are two modern shoujo manga where a romance forms after the male lead meets the female protagonist and causes her to essentially open up from her otherwise kept-to-herself life. Language and/or language barriers are bit of a common theme, whether it be between Japanese and English, or spoken and sign language. The dynamics of the relationship are pretty different (especially when Golden Japanesque is very much a drama), but both series have rather wholesome romantic development. 

Golden Japanesque and The Witch and Her First Love are two shoujo manga featuring a romance between a teasing popular boy and a girl shamed into hiding herself due to being shunned in her childhood. Her love interest's nonjudgmental attitude over discovering her secret furthers their newfound acquaintanceship into something more—both are overall great reads for those looking for some wholesome romance. 

Golden Japanesque and I Am Here are two shoujo manga featuring a shy girl who underestimates herself and/or her appearance as the main character. But the one who tries to help better herself is a boy who gives her respect unlike what everyone else would do, and the two seem to grow feelings for each other before another boy comes into the picture. These two manga are also beautiful series in both art and content, as our female protagonist learns to stand up for herself and against those who oppose and try to sabotage her.