: Following the success of the film Kokuhō , kabuki and sumo have entered mainstream "fan culture," with matches often becoming viral short-form video content. : Immersive museums like

: Major attractions like Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan continue to dominate by using "Power-Up Bands" that turn entire park sections into interactive games. New for 2026, PokéPark Kanto has opened as the world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon park, featuring over 600 characters across immersive zones.

Japanese pop culture has experienced a considerable surge in global popularity over the past few decades. This can be attributed to several factors: