In the middle of the 20th century, the famous Japanese weekly manga magazines started to be published including Weekly Shonen Magazine, Weekly Shonen Sunday, Weekly Shonen Jump, etc. In the 19th century, a traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e (pictures of everyday life) flourished in the country. It is said that the oldest manga originated in Japan in Heian Period (794-1185), which is known as Chojugiga where frolicking animals are depicted. Manga is one of the most famous Japanese pop cultures as well as anime. Countless comic books are released everyday all over the world, and Japanese comic books, which is known as manga, are what you read at first.