The Japanese entertainment industry has evolved from a primarily domestic market into a global powerhouse, with overseas sales in 2023 reaching 5.8 trillion yen ($40.6 billion). This massive growth, particularly in anime and gaming, has positioned entertainment as a rival to Japan's traditional exports like semiconductors and steel. Industry Foundations and Global Growth
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- Yohji Yamamoto
- Kabuki theater
- Noh theater
- Ukiyo-e woodblock prints
- Calligraphy (shodou)
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