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Traditional arts such as Kabuki and
Noh have long been the face of Japanese culture on the international
scene. Today, however, Japanese pop culture, from Pokemon to
the modern art of Takashi Murakami, is enjoyed and admired around
the world as "Japanese Cool." Particularly in Asia,
Manga (Japanese comics) and Anime (Japanese animation) are popular
throughout the region. Japanese popular music, or J-pop, can
be heard just about anywhere in Asia. Japan has maintained a
healthy balance between a contemporary culture and a traditional
culture, which can be seen in the area of food, design, and
architecture as well.
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