East Asian theme

The East Asian theme is a stage theme that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

East Asian stages draw influence from East Asian countries' enviorments, particularly Japan and China, with influence being drawn from modern and ancient aesthetics. This stage theme is primarily aesthetic in nature, as there are not many gimmicks and obstacles associated with the theme.

Common elements found among such stages inlcude cherry blosom trees, writing on street signs that resemble east asian alphabets, tomoes, and dragon imagery.

It is a relatively new theme, with it's first appearance being in Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity in Gigan Rocks.

Stages with an East Asian theme

 * Gigan Rocks -Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008)
 * Dragon Road -Sonic Unleashed (2008)
 * Aquarium Park -Sonic Colors (2010)
 * Highway Zero -Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010)
 * Rokkak Hill -Sonic & Sega All-Stars (2010)
 * Shibuya Downtown -Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)
 * Seasonal Shrines -Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)
 * Graffiti City - Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)