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*Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji {{hover|寿|ことぶき}} (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound {{hover|空覇|そらは}} (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!" | *Many ornaments strewn throughout the kingdom, such as the [[wikipedia:Nobori|nobori]] and the [[wikipedia:Traditional lighting equipment of Japan#Chōchin|chōchin]], contain the kanji {{hover|寿|ことぶき}} (''kotobuki''), which means "long life". Some chōchin additionally contain the compound {{hover|空覇|そらは}} (can also be read as ''kuppa'', Bowser's Japanese name), literally meaning "celestial supremacy". Put together, the kanji translates as "Long live King Bowser!" | ||
*The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company. | *The kingdom's industry (hanafuda cards) may be a reference to Nintendo's origins as a card company. | ||
*The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp| | *The Bowser statues seen during the boss battles against Topper and Hariet are based on the Japanese gods ''{{wp|Fujin}}'', the god of winds, and ''{{wp|Raijin}}'', the god of thunder, respectively. | ||
*While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down. | *While capturing a [[spark pylon]] in this kingdom, the sound it makes to the music is replaced by {{wp|Koto (instrument)|koto}} samples to reflect its Japanese theme. Additionally, if specific music is played in the [[List of Super Mario Odyssey media|Music List]], the sound will slow down. | ||