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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- 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
- Market size of the art industry
- 278.1bn JPY
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Market size of the art industry Japan 2016-2021
- Number of museums and similar facilities
- 5.77k
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Number of museums in Japan 1999-2021
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Governmental budget and expenditure
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- Premium Statistic Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2023, by purpose
- Premium Statistic Expenses of local government for culture-related measures Japan FY 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Expenditure breakdown of local government on culture in Japan FY 2021, by category
- Premium Statistic Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2021
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Government budget for art and culture Japan FY 2014-2023
Government budget for art and culture Japan FY 2014-2023
Annual budget of the Agency for Cultural Affairs for art and culture in Japan from fiscal year 2014 to 2023 (in billion Japanese yen)
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Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2023, by purpose
Breakdown of governmental budget for art and culture Japan FY 2023, by purpose
Breakdown of annual budget of the Agency for Cultural Affairs for art and culture in Japan in fiscal year 2023, by purpose (in billion Japanese yen)
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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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Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2021
Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund FY 2013-2021
Subsidies from the Japan Arts Fund in Japan from fiscal year 2013 to 2021 (in million Japanese yen)
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Breakdown of cumulative subsidies from Japan Arts Fund FY 2021, by purpose
Breakdown of cumulative subsidies from Japan Arts Fund FY 2021, by purpose
Breakdown of cumulative subsidies of the Japan Arts Fund in Japan as of fiscal year 2021, by purpose (in million Japanese yen)
Facilities and cultural heritage sites
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Number of museums in Japan 2021, by type
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 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 World Heritage Sites in Japan 2022, by type
Number of World Heritage Sites in Japan 2022, by type
Number of World Heritage Sites in Japan as of 2022, by type of heritage
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Number of historic landmarks, scenic spots, and national monuments Japan 2022
Number of historic landmarks, scenic spots, and national monuments Japan 2022
Number of historic sites, scenic spots, and national monuments in Japan in 2022
Visual Arts
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- Premium Statistic Market scale of art-related products in Japan 2021, by type
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- Premium Statistic Leading art exhibitions based on visitor numbers Japan 2021
Visual Arts
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Market size of the art industry Japan 2016-2021
Market size of the art industry Japan 2016-2021
Market size of the art industry in Japan from 2016 to 2021 (in billion Japanese yen)
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Market size of the art industry Japan 2021, by category
Market size of the art industry Japan 2021, by category
Market size of the art industry in Japan in 2021, by category (in billion Japanese yen)
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Market scale of art-related products in Japan 2021, by type
Market scale of art-related products in Japan 2021, by type
Market size of art-related products in Japan in 2021, by type (in billion Japanese yen)
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Market scale of works of art Japan 2021, by sales channel
Market scale of works of art Japan 2021, by sales channel
Market size of works of art in Japan in 2021, by sales channel (in billion Japanese yen)
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Number of museum visitors Japan FY 2001-2020
Number of museum visitors Japan FY 2001-2020
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Leading art exhibitions based on visitor numbers Japan 2021
Leading art exhibitions based on visitor numbers Japan 2021
Leading art exhibitions based on the total number of visitors in Japan in 2021 (in 1,000s)
Performing Arts
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- Premium Statistic Market distribution of performing arts in Japan 2021, by category
- Premium Statistic Market distribution of live music events Japan 2021, by genre
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Market size of the live events industry in Japan 2011-2021, by category
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Market distribution of performing arts in Japan 2021, by category
Market distribution of performing arts in Japan 2021, by category
Market distribution of live stage performing arts in Japan in 2021, by category
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Market distribution of live music events Japan 2021, by genre
Market distribution of live music events Japan 2021, by genre
Market distribution of live music concerts in Japan in 2021, by genre
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Number of live events Japan 2021, by category
Number of live events Japan 2021, by category
Number of live entertainment performances in Japan in 2021, by category (in 1,000s)
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Number of performing arts renditions in Japan from 2011 to 2021
Number of performing arts renditions in Japan from 2011 to 2021
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Number of concert performances in Japan 2012-2021
Number of concert performances in Japan 2012-2021
Number of music concerts in Japan from 2012 to 2021 (in 1,000s)
Attendance at cultural events
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- Premium Statistic Best attended symphony orchestras in Japan FY 2021
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Attendance at performing arts renditions in Japan from 2011 to 2021
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Attendance at music performances in Japan from 2016 to 2021
Attendance at music performances in Japan from 2016 to 2021
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Number of visitors at pop music festivals in Japan 2013-2022
Number of visitors at pop music festivals in Japan 2013-2022
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Number of visitors at Tanabata festival in Sendai, Japan 2017-2022
Number of visitors at Tanabata festival in Sendai, Japan 2017-2022
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Visitor numbers at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 2011-2020
Visitor numbers at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan 2011-2020
Attendance at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan from 2011 to 2020 (in millions)
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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)
Contemporary cultural hobbies
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- Premium Statistic Share of people engaging in gardening in Japan 1996-2021
- Premium Statistic Share of people doing photography and printing in Japan 1996-2021
- Premium Statistic Participation rate in karaoke in Japan 1996-2021
- Premium Statistic Share of people engaging in the appreciation of works of art in Japan 1996-2021
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Cultural hobby participation numbers in Japan 2021, by type of activity
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Participation rate in hobbies in Japan 2021, by type of activity
Share of people participating in hobbies in Japan in 2021, by type of activity
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Share of people engaging in gardening in Japan 1996-2021
Share of people engaging in gardening in Japan 1996-2021
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Share of people doing photography and printing in Japan 1996-2021
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Participation rate in karaoke in Japan 1996-2021
Participation rate in karaoke in Japan 1996-2021
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Share of people engaging in the appreciation of works of art in Japan 1996-2021
Share of people engaging in the appreciation of works of art in Japan 1996-2021
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Share of people playing musical instruments in Japan 1996-2021
Share of people playing musical instruments in Japan 1996-2021
Share of people playing musical instruments in Japan from 1996 to 2021
Impact of COVID-19
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Change in revenue of artists during COVID-19 pandemic in Japan 2021
Change in revenue of artists during COVID-19 pandemic in Japan 2021
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Impact of COVID-19 on artists' job contracts in Japan 2020-2021
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Artist groups' leading actions to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in Japan 2021
Artist groups' leading actions to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in Japan 2021
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Artists' opinion on the necessity of support funds in Japan 2021
Artists' opinion on the necessity of support funds in Japan 2021
Opinion on the necessity of support funds for artists in Japan as of October 2021
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