The post-war period, known as the "Golden Age" of Japanese entertainment, witnessed an explosion of creativity in film, music, and television. This era saw the emergence of iconic directors like Akira Kurosawa and Yasujirō Ozu, who gained international recognition for their cinematic masterpieces. The 1960s and 1970s also saw the rise of popular music, with the birth of J-Pop and Enka, two genres that continue to dominate the Japanese music scene.