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 ¡ª helping players feel ¡°superhuman¡± through technology or other special equipment.

, 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.