
Superfan Spending Boosts Japan Annual Retail Turnover by 2%
Economists credit the idol support culture known as oshikatsu with pulling the sector out of a long slump through merchandise, concerts, and streaming.
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Economists credit the idol support culture known as oshikatsu with pulling the sector out of a long slump through merchandise, concerts, and streaming.

The experiential activation deploys themed displays, interactive installations, and character merchandise to drive consumer footfall.

The Chinese variety chain pairs its proprietary YoYo character with the K-pop star across pop-ups in Bangkok, Tokyo, China, Jakarta and the Americas.

Local partner Yaichi operates the Mong Kok location under a Japan price-matching strategy for a planned 12-month run.
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