In most developed nations, streaming has killed traditional TV. In Japan, terrestrial television remains astonishingly powerful. The key is ( baraeti ). These are not American-style game shows; they are chaotic, surreal, and often punishing.
: While platforms like Netflix and Spotify have expanded global reach, the domestic industry has historically been slow to pivot from traditional television dominance and advertising-based models.
: Kabuki (since the Edo period) and Noh theater remain influential, with major studios like Shochiku integrating modern technology like VR and AR into these centuries-old performances.
