Download or read book Cool Japan: Case Studies from Japan's Cultural and Creative Industries written by Timothy J. Craig and published by . This book was released on with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes readers inside the world of Japanese popular and traditional culture, where J-pop music producers, anime and video game creators, idols, fashion designers, tea and sake makers, sumo wrestlers, and business people create the products and enjoyment that have made Japan a "cultural superpower" and become part of the daily lives of people all over the world. Cool Japan brings together twelve up-to-date "case studies" on Japanese pop music, male and female idols, video games, anime, fashion, Hello Kitty, samurai dramas, tourism, tea, sake, sumo, and the Japanese government's "Cool Japan" strategy.