This cultural hospitality creates a sense of safety for the consumer. Japanese entertainment is often seen as a sanctuary—a "healing" space ( Iyashikei ) away from the rigid, high-pressure structures of the Japanese corporate world ( Salaryman culture). The entertainment industry provides a controlled escape where the rules are clear, and the consumer is treated like an honored guest.
This cultural hospitality creates a sense of safety for the consumer. Japanese entertainment is often seen as a sanctuary—a "healing" space ( Iyashikei ) away from the rigid, high-pressure structures of the Japanese corporate world ( Salaryman culture). The entertainment industry provides a controlled escape where the rules are clear, and the consumer is treated like an honored guest.