In Japanese society, emphasis is placed on the group rather than the individual. A rugged cowboy, alone, smoking a Marlboro while riding off into the sunset is unknown in Japanese advertising. 
   The para-para nightclub phenomenon takes the idea of the group to the hilt. Here, a couple of dancers lead entire clubs in "dances" which emphasize hand movement while the feet are relatively becalmed. The popularity of Bemani pretty much assured that any fad or phase related to rhythm would be converted for home use. Using the buttons on your joypad, pose your dancer by pressing in time with the cues onscreen. Watch in fascination as fellow virtual dancers mimic moves, salute, point, and reach for the stars...