Japanese entertainment has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, with the emergence of Kabuki theater, a classical form of Japanese dance-drama that still influences contemporary performing arts. The post-WWII era saw the rise of Japanese cinema, with Akira Kurosawa's films like "Seven Samurai" (1954) and "Rashomon" (1950) gaining international recognition. The 1960s and 1970s saw the birth of Japanese pop music, with artists like The Spiders and The Tempters achieving widespread popularity.