The Japanese entertainment industry is one of the world's largest and most innovative, and despite the culture and language barrier, various forms of Japanese entertainment have become internationally popular.
kareoke:
Karaoke is the singing of the lyrics of a song to its instrumental version. The lyrics are displayed on a screen. Karaoke has its origin in Japan but is now popular around the world, especially in Asia.

Karaoke bars and shops are spread all over the country. Modern karaoke shops consist of several private rooms (karaoke boxes) that are each equipped with a karaoke player, screens, and microphones. One can also order drinks and food in most karaoke boxes. Such rooms are available in various sizes: from rooms for only two persons up to large party rooms.

With a remote control one enters a title, and within a few seconds the video clip of an instrumental version of the selected song with written lyrics appear on the screen. In modern karaoke shops, the huge collections of songs are stored digitally, but in older stores, somebody has to jump around and change tapes and discs.

Nowadays private home karaoke players are also popular. Furthermore, several karaoke players and sound files are available on the internet and can be downloaded onto your own computer.

amusment parks:

Amusement parks are very popular and numerous in Japan . The most popular one is Tokyo Disney Resort which is located only about 15 minutes by train from Tokyo station. Tokyo Disney Resort is especially popular among young women and couples.

Besides Tokyo Disney Resort, there are countless other amusement parks of all kinds.

manga

Manga are Japanese comics. In Japan , there are comics covering every possible topic from recipes to travel guides and from science fiction to history. Consequently, there are manga for children, adults and almost every age and interest group. For example, it is not uncommon to see business men reading thick comics books in commuter trains .

Anime are Japanese cartoons. Japanese manga and anime (e.g. Sailor Moon and Pokemon) have become popular around the world