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1. Core Sectors of the Industry

3. Key Cultural Concepts

| Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | Uchi-soto | In-group/out-group behavior – entertainers act humble and polite (soto) to fans, but relaxed on private variety shows (uchi). | | Honne / Tatemae | True feelings vs. public facade. Entertainers rarely openly criticize peers or agencies. | | Gaman | Endurance of hardship without complaint – expected from junior talents. | | Enjō-kōsai | Controversial compensated dating – referenced in some idol scandals, though legally restricted. | | Otaku | Highly dedicated (often obsessive) fan – not derogatory in Japan as in the West. |

Talent Management

• Agency system: Most entertainers belong to powerful agencies (e.g., Amuse, Horipro, Up-Front). Agencies control appearances, social media (often none for idols), and personal lives.
• Kenkyūsei (trainee) system: Aspiring idols/actors undergo unpaid/low-paid training for years before debut.
• No solo SNS: Many talents are forbidden from personal Instagram/Twitter; official accounts only.

5. How to Engage Respectfully (For Foreign Fans)

• Do not pirate – Japan enforces copyright aggressively. Use legal streaming (Netflix JP, Hulu JP, U-NEXT, Abema).
• Respect event rules – No shouting at idols, no touching without permission, no blocking aisles during cheki.
• Learn basic Japanese – Many fan clubs, lotteries, and live-viewing tickets require Japanese address/payment.
• Support ethically – Avoid agencies with known abuse records (research ongoing). Support indie idols or unionized productions (rare but growing).

Video Games

• Major publishers: Nintendo, Sony, Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, Sega, Konami.
• Unique arcade culture (game centers) remains strong for rhythm games (Dance Dance Revolution, Taiko no Tatsujin) and fighting games.
• Mobile gaming (e.g., Fate/Grand Order, Genshin Impact – though Chinese) dominates domestic revenue.