It also is restrictive for individual achievement, since certain options are not appropriate for people of a certain agreed status. This is in direct contrast to the western ideal of equal opportunity for all. Collective action, hierarchy, and goals good for a group or for society are emphasized, to some extent what is good for any one individual is a less important consideration. Art Much of the early works of Japanese art were borrowed and adapted from the Chinese, and this strong relationship has continued through much of the evolution of Japanese art. Buddhism has played an essential role.
Japanese crafts are well developed, particularly metal working, pottery and lacquer.
However much of Japanese art emphasizes decoration, and may seem a little superficial to the western eye. Music Traditional Japanese music is hard to find in modern Japan, after the Meiji Restoration in 1868 western music has dominated. However Japanese traditional music can be heard in No and Kabuki theatre, and still features in Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies. Theatre Japan has a rich and varied theatrical scene, particularly in Tokyo. There are two major types - the spectacular 'Kabuki' and the structured, more noble 'No' performances.