Taiko no Tatsujin

Traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Groups like Kodo reinterpret classical taiko for contemporary audiences, performing international tours. Fuses ancient drum sounds with innovative physical expression. Widely used in domestic festivals and ceremonies. A powerful cultural form disseminating Japanese culture globally.

Bandai Namco's taiko drum rhythm game. Beloved by all ages as an arcade staple, it embodies the fusion of Japanese gaming culture and traditional instruments.

A media mix franchise conceived by Satoshi Tajiri and developed by Game Freak. Through expansion across games, anime, trading cards, and films, it became one of the world's most successful entertainment franchises. 'Pokemon GO' sparked a global social phenomenon.

An RPG series with its first installment released by Square (now Square Enix) in 1987. Each title features a unique world and story, captivating fans worldwide with cinematic presentation and grand musical scores. It is the definitive series that popularized Japanese RPGs globally.

A highly challenging action RPG developed by FromSoftware. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki's meticulous world design and demanding difficulty spawned the 'Soulslike' genre. The studio achieved even greater worldwide success with 'Elden Ring' released in 2022.

A stealth action game series by Hideo Kojima. It revolutionized game storytelling with its weighty narratives questioning nuclear weapons and war ethics, combined with cinematic direction. It established the stealth game genre and is credited with elevating games to an art form.

Sega's flagship action game series. Sonic, the blue hedgehog running at supersonic speed, drove the gaming industry in the 1990s as Mario's rival. The globally successful film adaptations have attracted a new generation of fans.