Dec 26 (News On Japan) - The Japanese entertainment sector has exerted a powerful influence on different aspects of global trends for the past few decades.
The arrival of global entertainment using digital methods has helped to accelerate this process, so what are the key areas where we can see how this works?
Streaming TV Shows and Movies
This look at the most influential Japanese movies of all time includes iconic films like Throne of Blood, Tokyo Story, and The Twilight Samurai. Not all these movies achieved universal appeal, but 1954’s Seven Samurai by Akira Kurosawa has consistently achieved high rankings in the list of the greatest movies ever made. Based on a group of farmers who hire samurai to deal with bandits in the region, it has inspired other famous films like The Magnificent Seven.
The rapid growth of streaming services has helped recent Japanese productions reach a wider audience. Among the latest releases on Netflix, The Parades and House of Ninjas introduce Western audiences to classic Japanese themes. On Amazon Prime, the listing for Japanese content includes 13 Assassins, Indelible, and The Legend & Butterfly, giving members the chance to see a variety of styles and storylines.
Japan-Themed Casino Games
Without a strong history of casino games like many other countries, it’s perhaps surprising to see several slots based on Japanese culture. Sakura Fortune, Geisha’s Fan, and Sumo Supreme Megaways are among the games that have been inspired by this country. The truth is that the online slot market has grown so big and varied that there are now games based on many places and cultures.
This look at free casino games includes Irish Riches, Book of Dead, and Age of the Gods, each inspired by different countries and countries. For example, Age of the Gods is based on Greek mythology while Book of Dead is about hunting for treasures in Egyptian pyramids. These games can be played for free with no-deposit bonuses in some casinos giving an easy way to try them. The classic Japanese pachinko machine is also present in some casinos, with Crazy Pachinko by Evolution and various plinko games using similar gameplay.
Japanese Fashion Reaches Further
It’s perhaps inevitable that increased exposure to Japanese entertainment has also led to people from other cultures learning more about the latest fashion ideas from here. Japanese street fashion trends have changed considerably over recent decades but continue to attract admiring glances from across the planet.
2024’s Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo was one of the most impressive Japanese fashion shows for years, according to many critics. Interestingly, members of the international press were invited to this event for the first time in several years, while a high-profile partnership with Porsche Japan made the headlines. Despite reducing the number of designers from 50 to 43, the fashion show made an impact across the planet through videos and social media content, creating a further sign that the digital age is helping Japanese culture and ideas reach a bigger audience.
Bearing these points in mind, it’s easy to see some of the different ways that Japan is influencing global culture, and how this may increase as even more digital options become available.
