Sports like Sumo (a Shinto ritual), Judo, and Kendo are not just entertainment but philosophical practices aimed at perfecting character. 3. Core Cultural Values
It is impossible to discuss Japanese entertainment without beginning with manga (printed comics) and anime (animated productions). Unlike Western comics, which are often relegated to specific subcultures, manga in Japan is a mainstream literacy. It spans shonen (for boys, e.g., One Piece ), shojo (for girls, e.g., Sailor Moon ), seinen (for adult men), and josei (for adult women). It is estimated that nearly 40% of all published material in Japan is manga. 1pondo 032715-003 Ohashi Miku JAV UNCENSORED