Japanese Entertainment

Japanese Entertainment

By: Brett and MichaelBy: Brett and Michael

ブレットとマイケル

芸脳

Geisha

Geisha

The word consists of two kanji, 芸 (gei) meaning “art”, and 者 (sha) meaning “person” or “doer”.

The word consists of two kanji, 芸 (gei) meaning “art”, and 者 (sha) meaning “person” or “doer”.

芸者

A Geisha’s job is to entertain a customer, whether it involves communication, dancing, singing, serving, or performing an instrument.

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MaikoMaiko

Young woman varying between the ages of 15 to 20. Maiko are known as ‘apprentice’ Geisha until they come of age and are accepted as

a fully fledged Geisha in the community.

Young woman varying between the ages of 15 to 20. Maiko are known as ‘apprentice’ Geisha until they come of age and are accepted as

a fully fledged Geisha in the community.

まいこ

Video GamesVideo Games

The most popular Video Game companies in the world originated from Japan, including Sony and Nintendo.

The most popular Video Game companies in the world originated from Japan, including Sony and Nintendo.

Arcade HandhelHandheldd

Console

ビデオゲーム

NintendoNintendo

SonySony

Animation/MangaAnimation/Mangaアニメーション /マんがアニメーション /マんが

Japanese filmmakers experimented with animation techniques originating from France, Germany, the United States, and Russia. There are many distinct different art styles.

Olden day Animation

Modern

Japanese MusicJapanese Music

The word for Japanese music is 音 楽(ongaku), 音 “ on” meaning “sound” and 楽“ gaku” meaning “comfort” or “fun”. Just behind the United States, Japan holds the second largest music market in the world. Genres vary under the categories traditional and modern.

The word for Japanese music is 音 楽(ongaku), 音 “ on” meaning “sound” and 楽“ gaku” meaning “comfort” or “fun”. Just behind the United States, Japan holds the second largest music market in the world. Genres vary under the categories traditional and modern.

音楽

おんがく

Modern

Traditional MusicTraditional Music One of the oldest form of traditional music is known as Shomyo, literally Buddhist chanting. Another form of traditional is Gagaku, which was classical music performed at the imperial court.

One of the oldest form of traditional music is known as Shomyo, literally Buddhist chanting. Another form of traditional is Gagaku, which was classical music performed at the imperial court.

Modern MusicModern Music The early arrival

of Western Music brought many new genres to Japan. Some of the most popular styles of

music today include J-pop,

rock, punk rock or alternative, and

heavy metal, which mimic the American

versions.

The early arrival of Western Music brought many new genres to Japan. Some of the most popular styles of

music today include J-pop,

rock, punk rock or alternative, and

heavy metal, which mimic the American

versions.

Popular Music Groups

Popular Music Groups

Speed

V6

Glay

Japanese TelevisionJapanese Television

One of the most popular types of TV shows are game shows. Different than American game shows, Japanese test the strength of your body, and mind. Japanese drama is also quite a popular genre.

One of the most popular types of TV shows are game shows. Different than American game shows, Japanese test the strength of your body, and mind. Japanese drama is also quite a popular genre.

テレビ

Check out this game show!

Check out this game show!

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