Japan is the spiritual home of video gaming.
Japan has a long history of traditional entertainment, dating back to the 17th century. One of the most iconic forms of traditional Japanese entertainment is , a classical theater form that originated in the Edo period. Characterized by elaborate costumes, stylized makeup, and dramatic storylines, Kabuki is still performed today in theaters across Japan. Japan is the spiritual home of video gaming
The paradox is that Japan’s entertainment is simultaneously the most hyper-local and the most universal. A sumo wrestler’s ritual ( dohyo-iri ) is incomprehensible to a foreigner, but the moment he slams into his opponent, the tension is pure sport. A shojo (girls’) anime about a high school baking club can make a 40-year-old man in Detroit cry. and dramatic storylines
