Entertainment in Japan: A Fusion of Tradition and Pop Culture

However, it was not until the 1980s and 1990s that Japanese entertainment began to gain global recognition. The rise of anime, led by studios such as Studio Ghibli and Satoshi Kon, introduced Japanese animation to a worldwide audience. This was followed by the global success of J-pop groups such as AKB48 and Arashi, who gained a massive following in Asia and beyond.