Recently, global internet culture has rediscovered 1980s "City Pop" (like Mariya Takeuchi’s Plastic Love ), proving that the Japanese aesthetic has a timeless, nostalgic appeal that transcends borders. Gaming: From Arcades to eSports
art styles or Enka music) with cutting-edge technology [15, 16, 22]. Industry Dynamics & Challenges Cool Japan Strategy
: A government-backed initiative designed to promote Japanese cultural exports and soft power internationally [20]. Production Committees