: Japanese cinema offers a wide range of genres, from anime and horror to action and drama. Filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa, Hayao Miyazaki, and Makoto Shinkai have achieved international recognition.

Japan invented the living room console. The "big" entertainment is still (Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing) and PlayStation (Final Fantasy, Metal Gear). Gaming here is cross-generational—businessmen play Dragon Quest on their commuter train.