| REUTERS
When it comes to culture and entertainment, Japan has a rich history spanning from ancient legends and sports to modern manga and video games.
Now a new generation of inventors is drawing on this culture to create sports with a 21st-century twist — helping players feel "superhuman" through technology or other special equipment.
The Superhuman Sports Society, a Tokyo-based group of researchers and game designers, has certified 12 new sports since its launch in 2015, including Hado, or Wave Motion in English.
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