Entertainment in Japan is controlled by jimusho (talent agencies). The most famous is (now Smile-Up), which produced all-male idol groups (Arashi, SMAP) for decades. These agencies control every aspect of an entertainer's life: who they date, what they say on Twitter (which they usually are banned from), and which commercials they do.
High-energy TV featuring "B-grade" celebrities and slapstick. Jav Suzuka Ishikawa
To write a compelling blog post on the Japanese entertainment industry and culture, you can focus on its current evolution from a domestic-focused market to a massive global export powerhouse. Entertainment in Japan is controlled by jimusho (talent