Contemporary Japanese art is often a blend of influences from traditional art and influences from Western art that was introduced during the westernization movement in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Manga, for example, is said to have originated from an admixture of Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) and European caricature. In recent years the anime industry has expanded significantly, tapping into the global demand and has become one of the most important pillars of the Japanese arts and culture industry.
Art and culture industry in Japan - statistics & facts
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- Cultural GDP
- 10.12tr JPY
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Cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
- Number of employees in culture-related workplaces
- 1.2m
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Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2015-2020
- Annual culture-related expenditure by prefectural government and municipalities
- 543.76bn JPY
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Expenses of local government for culture-related measures Japan FY 2010-2021
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- Premium Statistic Cultural GDP in Japan 2020, by segment
- Premium Statistic Ratio of cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
- Premium Statistic Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2015-2020
- Premium Statistic Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2020, by segment
- Premium Statistic Share of the culture-related workforce in Japan 2015-2020
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Cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
Cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
Cultural GDP in Japan from 2015 to 2020 (in trillion Japanese yen)
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Cultural GDP in Japan 2020, by segment
Cultural GDP in Japan 2020, by segment
Cultural GDP in Japan in 2020, by segment (in trillion Japanese yen)
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Ratio of cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
Ratio of cultural GDP in Japan 2015-2020
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Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2015-2020
Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2015-2020
Cultural employment in Japan from 2015 to 2020 (in 1,000s)
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Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2020, by segment
Employment in culture-related workplaces in Japan 2020, by segment
Cultural employment in Japan in 2020, by segment (in 1,000s)
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Share of the culture-related workforce in Japan 2015-2020
Share of the culture-related workforce in Japan 2015-2020
Share of people working in culture-related workplaces in Japan from 2015 to 2020
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- Premium Statistic Expenditure breakdown of local government on culture in Japan FY 2021, by category
- Premium Statistic Government budget for art and culture Japan FY 2015-2024
- Premium Statistic Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2024, by purpose
- Premium Statistic Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2022
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Expenses of local government for culture-related measures Japan FY 2010-2021
Expenses of local government for culture-related measures Japan FY 2010-2021
Annual expenditure of prefectural government and municipalities on culture-related measures in Japan from fiscal year 2010 to 2021 (in billion Japanese yen)
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Expenditure breakdown of local government on culture in Japan FY 2021, by category
Expenditure breakdown of local government on culture in Japan FY 2021, by category
Breakdown of annual expenditure of prefectural governments and municipalities on culture-related measures in Japan in fiscal year 2021, by category (in billion Japanese yen)
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Government budget for art and culture Japan FY 2015-2024
Government budget for art and culture Japan FY 2015-2024
Annual budget of the Agency for Cultural Affairs for art and culture in Japan from fiscal year 2015 to 2024 (in billion Japanese yen)
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Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2024, by purpose
Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2024, by purpose
Breakdown of annual budget of the Agency for Cultural Affairs for art and culture in Japan in fiscal year 2024, by purpose (in billion Japanese yen)
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Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2022
Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2022
Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2022 (in million Japanese yen)
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Breakdown of cumulative subsidies from Japan Arts Fund FY 2022, by purpose
Breakdown of cumulative subsidies from Japan Arts Fund FY 2022, by purpose
Breakdown of cumulative subsidies of the Japan Arts Fund in Japan as of fiscal year 2022, by purpose (in million Japanese yen)
Facilities
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- Premium Statistic Number of national and public theaters and concert halls in Japan FY 2014-2022
- Premium Statistic Number of museums in Japan 1999-2021
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- Premium Statistic Number of cinema screens Japan 2014-2023
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Number of national and public theaters and concert halls in Japan FY 2014-2022
Number of national and public theaters and concert halls in Japan FY 2014-2022
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Number of museums in Japan 1999-2021
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Number of museums in Japan 2021, by type
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Number of museums in Japan 2021, by prefecture
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Number of cinema screens Japan 2014-2023
Number of cinema screens Japan 2014-2023
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Number of public libraries Japan 2013-2022
Number of public libraries Japan 2013-2022
Number of public libraries in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
Cultural heritage
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- Premium Statistic Number of World Heritage Sites in Japan 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Number of historic landmarks, scenic spots, and national monuments Japan 2023
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Number of World Heritage Sites in Japan as of November 2023, by type of heritage
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Number of historic landmarks, scenic spots, and national monuments Japan 2023
Number of historic landmarks, scenic spots, and national monuments Japan 2023
Number of historic sites, scenic spots, and national monuments in Japan in 2023
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Cultural properties and monuments in Japan 2022 by type
Cultural properties and monuments in Japan 2022 by type
Number of cultural properties and monuments designated by local authorities in Japan as of May 2022, by type
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Number of important Intangible Cultural Assets Japan 2023, by category
Number of important Intangible Cultural Assets Japan 2023, by category
Number of Important Intangible Cultural Assets in Japan as of November 2023, by category
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Number of cultural properties and national treasures Japan 2023, by category
Number of cultural properties and national treasures Japan 2023, by category
Number of Important Cultural Properties and National Treasures in Japan in 2023, by category
Museums
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- Premium Statistic Number of museum visitors Japan FY 2001-2020
- Premium Statistic Distribution of museum visits in Kanto in Japan 2022, by frequency
- Premium Statistic Choice of company to visit art museums in Kanto in Japan 2022
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Number of museum visitors Japan FY 2001-2020
Number of museum visitors Japan FY 2001-2020
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Distribution of museum visits in Kanto in Japan 2022, by frequency
Distribution of museum visits in Kanto in Japan 2022, by frequency
Distribution of visits to art museums in the Kanto region of Japan in 2022, by frequency
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Choice of company to visit art museums in Kanto in Japan 2022
Choice of company to visit art museums in Kanto in Japan 2022
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Sources for museum exhibitions' discovery in Kanto in Japan 2022
Sources for museum exhibitions' discovery in Kanto in Japan 2022
Sources to discover museum exhibitions in the Kanto region of Japan in 2022
Performing Arts
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- Premium Statistic YoY growth in monthly sales of event tickets in Japan 2020-2023
- Premium Statistic Market size of the live events industry in Japan 2013-2022, by category
- Premium Statistic Number of live events Japan 2022, by category
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- Premium Statistic Market distribution of live music events Japan 2022, by genre
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YoY growth in monthly sales of event tickets in Japan 2020-2023
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Market size of the live events industry in Japan 2013-2022, by category
Market size of the live events industry in Japan 2013-2022, by category
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Number of live events Japan 2022, by category
Number of live events Japan 2022, by category
Number of live entertainment performances in Japan in 2022, by category (in 1,000s)
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Number of performing arts renditions in Japan from 2013 to 2022
Number of performing arts renditions in Japan from 2013 to 2022
Number of performing arts stage performances in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
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Market distribution of performing arts in Japan 2022, by category
Market distribution of performing arts in Japan 2022, by category
Market distribution of live stage performing arts in Japan in 2022, by category
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Market distribution of live music events Japan 2022, by genre
Market distribution of live music events Japan 2022, by genre
Market distribution of live music concerts in Japan in 2022, by genre
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Number of concert performances in Japan 2013-2022
Number of concert performances in Japan 2013-2022
Number of music concerts in Japan from 2013 to 2022 (in 1,000s)
Attendance at cultural events
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- Premium Statistic Attendance at performing arts renditions in Japan from 2013 to 2022
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- Premium Statistic Number of visitors at pop music festivals in Japan 2013-2022
- Premium Statistic Visitor numbers at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 2012-2023
- Premium Statistic Number of visitors at Tanabata festival in Sendai, Japan 2017-2023
- Premium Statistic Best attended symphony orchestras in Japan FY 2021
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Attendance at performing arts renditions in Japan from 2013 to 2022
Attendance at performing arts renditions in Japan from 2013 to 2022
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Attendance at music performances in Japan from 2016 to 2022
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Number of visitors at pop music festivals in Japan 2013-2022
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Visitor numbers at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 2012-2023
Visitor numbers at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 2012-2023
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Number of visitors at Tanabata festival in Sendai, Japan 2017-2023
Number of visitors at Tanabata festival in Sendai, Japan 2017-2023
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Best attended symphony orchestras in Japan FY 2021
Best attended symphony orchestras in Japan FY 2021
Highest attended symphony orchestras in Japan in fiscal year 2021 (in 1,000s)
Art and culture participation and support
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- Premium Statistic Popular genres of creative activities in Japan FY 2022
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- Premium Statistic Leading reasons for not directly experiencing art and culture in Japan FY 2022
- Premium Statistic Share of people donating money for art and culture promotions Japan FY 2022
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Popular genres of creative activities in Japan FY 2022
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Popular genres of art and culture events to attend in Japan FY 2022
Popular genres of art and culture events to attend in Japan FY 2022
Most popular genres of art and culture to appreciate on site in Japan in fiscal year 2022
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Leading reasons for not directly experiencing art and culture in Japan FY 2022
Leading reasons for not directly experiencing art and culture in Japan FY 2022
Leading reasons for not directly experiencing art and culture in Japan in fiscal year 2022
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Share of people donating money for art and culture promotions Japan FY 2022
Share of people donating money for art and culture promotions Japan FY 2022
Share of people who donated money for art and culture promotions in Japan in FY 2022
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