Japanese music, or J-Pop, is defined by its "Idol" culture. Groups like AKB48 or Arashi are more than just musicians; they are multi-media personalities who appear in variety shows, dramas, and advertisements.
For as long as there are teenagers in their bedrooms watching subtitled anime at 2 AM, the soft power of Japanese entertainment will not only survive—it will thrive. Japanese music, or J-Pop, is defined by its "Idol" culture