The Japanese entertainment industry has a long history that dates back to the 17th century. Traditional forms of entertainment, such as Kabuki theater, Noh drama, and Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, were popular during the Edo period (1603-1867). With the introduction of Western culture in the Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan's entertainment industry began to modernize, and new forms of entertainment, such as cinema and radio, emerged.