Seasonal Shrines, an example of an East Asian theme level.
The East Asian theme is a stage theme that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
East Asian stages resemble East Asian countries' environments, 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 include cherry blossom trees, writing on street signs that resemble East Asian written language, tomes, and dragon imagery.
It is a relatively new theme, with its first appearance being in Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity in Gigan Rocks.
Stages with an East Asian theme
- Gigan Rocks, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008) - This track also incorporates elements of the ancient ruins theme.
- Dragon Road, Sonic Unleashed (2008)
- Highway Zero, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010)
- Rokkaku Hill, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010)
- Shibuya Downtown, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010) - This stage also incorporates elements of the urban theme.
- Aquarium Park, Sonic Colors (2010) - This stage also incorporates elements of the amusement and underwater themes.
- Seasonal Shrines, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012)
- Graffiti City, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (2012) - This stage also incorporates elements of the urban theme.
- Press Garden Zone, Sonic Mania (2017) - This zone also incorporates elements from industrial theme, ancient ruins theme, and winter themes.
