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The Japanese entertainment industry has a long and storied history, dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868). Traditional forms of entertainment, such as Kabuki theater, Noh drama, and Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, were popular among the Japanese people. With the arrival of Western culture in the late 19th century, Japan began to adopt and adapt Western-style entertainment, including music, film, and theater.