Japanese cinema holds a prestigious place in film history. Masters like Akira Kurosawa revolutionized storytelling and cinematography, directly influencing Western masterpieces like Star Wars .
Arcades in Japan (like Taito Hey in Akihabara) are living museums. You’ll see a 60-year-old man playing a 40-year-old Galaga machine next to a teenager perfecting a rhythm game ( Chunithm ).
Whether in ancient Kabuki or modern anime, a high degree of artistic styling is a defining feature.