Stereotypes of Japanese people

Many foreigners assume the Japanese consume sushi on a regular basis, when in fact it is often reserved for special occasions.

[4] Japanese game shows have been parodied on the Saturday Night Live sketch Quiz Kings and in The Simpsons episode Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo.

In addition, due to its prevalence in hentai, the Japanese are often ridiculed for enjoying tentacle erotica.

Kawaii, or cuteness culture, has become a prominent subculture in Japan, demonstrated in certain genres of anime and manga, handwriting, clothing, personal appearance, and characters such as Hello Kitty.

[5] Cuteness has been widely adopted as part of mainstream Japanese culture and national identity.