Miku Ohashi was a prominent figure in the Japanese adult video (JAV) industry, active from 2007 until her retirement in 2015.

: Software like Hatsune Miku turned a synthesized voice bank into a holographic arena-selling pop star, democratizing music production for thousands of internet producers.

Japan revolutionized interactive entertainment and continues to dictate the direction of the global gaming market.

In the early 2000s, the Japanese government recognized the economic value of its soft power. It established the "Cool Japan" initiative, a state-backed campaign designed to promote Japanese culture, food, fashion, and entertainment abroad.