In recent years, the music industry has diversified away from traditional idol agencies toward independent, internet-native artists and virtual vocalists (like Vocaloid's Hatsune Miku). Artists like Yoasobi, Fujii Kaze, and Ado have successfully crossed over to global audiences by leveraging streaming and social media. Unique Cultural Characteristics and Philosophy
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