Musically, Japan is a paradox. It is the second-largest music market in the world (after the US), yet it resisted streaming for years. Physical sales—CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays—remained king because of "attachment bonuses." You buy a CD to vote for an idol, or to get a lottery ticket for a concert meet-and-greet.

The Japanese music industry is the second largest in the world, dominated by and the "Idol" culture.