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Justin Bieber Advertises Student Phone Discounts, Speaking Japanese in School Uniform with Piko Taro
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JAPAN TRENDS
commercials in the Justin Bieber “super student” campaign have finally been released.
It features the Canadian pop star soulfully singing his song “What Do You Mean?” into a Japanese school tannoy system, sending the students (including actress Suzu Hirose, who fronts the overall c...
commercials in the Justin Bieber “super student” campaign have finally been released.
It features the Canadian pop star soulfully singing his song “What Do You Mean?” into a Japanese school tannoy system, sending the students (including actress Suzu Hirose, who fronts the overall c...
- March 6, 2017
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Häagen-Dazs New Japanese Ice Cream Looks Freaky, Tastes Great
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We fall under the dark, stretchy spell of the company’s newest mochi ice cream.
American-based, European-sounding Häagen-Dazs has earned quite a faithful following for its premium ice creams in Japan. In addition to standard flavors like chocolate and strawberry, the company also ro...
We fall under the dark, stretchy spell of the company’s newest mochi ice cream.
American-based, European-sounding Häagen-Dazs has earned quite a faithful following for its premium ice creams in Japan. In addition to standard flavors like chocolate and strawberry, the company also ro...
- March 4, 2017
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Shops, Restaurants Put Service Robots to The Test
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THE JAPAN NEWS
An increasing number of restaurant chains and convenience stores have introduced robots or computer terminals that receive customers and settle payments on behalf of workers.
Though it is unlikely machines to take care of customers will be widespread in the near future, it is pos...
An increasing number of restaurant chains and convenience stores have introduced robots or computer terminals that receive customers and settle payments on behalf of workers.
Though it is unlikely machines to take care of customers will be widespread in the near future, it is pos...
- March 3, 2017
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Chanel Opens Rouge Coco Gloss Lipstick Cafe Pop-up in Omotesando
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Chanel will open a pop-up space on Omotesando in March. Coco Cafe will be open at So-Cal Link Gallery from March 3rd until March 12th.
The spacious-looking Coco Cafe will feature advance sales of a new lipstick, Rouge Coco Gloss, as well as makeup services provided by Chanel spec...
Chanel will open a pop-up space on Omotesando in March. Coco Cafe will be open at So-Cal Link Gallery from March 3rd until March 12th.
The spacious-looking Coco Cafe will feature advance sales of a new lipstick, Rouge Coco Gloss, as well as makeup services provided by Chanel spec...
- March 3, 2017
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Pikachu and Olympic Gold Medalist Usain Bolt Co-star in New Pokemon Ads
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — For the most part, the golden era of foreign celebrities appearing in Japanese advertisements is over. A domestic celebrity boom, coupled with Internet video-sharing making it harder for Hollywood stars to keep their Japanese shilling on the down low, means that you’re unlik...
TOKYO — For the most part, the golden era of foreign celebrities appearing in Japanese advertisements is over. A domestic celebrity boom, coupled with Internet video-sharing making it harder for Hollywood stars to keep their Japanese shilling on the down low, means that you’re unlik...
- March 2, 2017
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Japanese NPO Organizes Ghibli Cooking Event For a Good Cause!
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ROCKET NEWS
Cooking and eating tasty food out of a Ghibli movie for charity certainly sounds like a good idea to us!
Have you ever wondered what some of those yummy-looking dishes from Ghibli movies might taste like in real life? Well, Japanese non-profit organization Filmeet is offering anime ...
Cooking and eating tasty food out of a Ghibli movie for charity certainly sounds like a good idea to us!
Have you ever wondered what some of those yummy-looking dishes from Ghibli movies might taste like in real life? Well, Japanese non-profit organization Filmeet is offering anime ...
- March 2, 2017
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Traditional Iwate Cuisine Lures Tourists
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THE JAPAN NEWS
MORIOKA — A traditional dish in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, which has been eaten by local residents, is now drawing fresh attention as a tourism resource.
Known as “jukko,” the dish is being promoted by the tourism industry, with the town office highlighting its appeal at tour...
MORIOKA — A traditional dish in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, which has been eaten by local residents, is now drawing fresh attention as a tourism resource.
Known as “jukko,” the dish is being promoted by the tourism industry, with the town office highlighting its appeal at tour...
- March 1, 2017
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Nara Town Promotes Tourism with Flying Dog-drone Mascot, Yukimaru
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JAPAN TRENDS
The latest example of a regional Japan promotional video hoping to go viral is this one from Oji in Nara Prefecture, which features a flying dog.
The drone-dog flies around the area, “walking in the sky” as the video calls it. The idea for the video is inspired by Yukimaru, who was...
The latest example of a regional Japan promotional video hoping to go viral is this one from Oji in Nara Prefecture, which features a flying dog.
The drone-dog flies around the area, “walking in the sky” as the video calls it. The idea for the video is inspired by Yukimaru, who was...
- February 28, 2017
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Crown Prince Says He will Model Himself After His Father as Emperor
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Crown Prince Naruhito turned 57 on Thursday saying he is ready to become emperor after his father Akihito, who could abdicate as soon as next year, and that like him, he will be an emperor who “shares the pain and joy of the people”.
A government panel is debating how to all...
TOKYO — Crown Prince Naruhito turned 57 on Thursday saying he is ready to become emperor after his father Akihito, who could abdicate as soon as next year, and that like him, he will be an emperor who “shares the pain and joy of the people”.
A government panel is debating how to all...
- February 27, 2017
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Japanese Idol Cosplay Face Powder Provides Gleaming Skin for Costuming Needs
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New product promises the look of “a shining idol singer.”
Japanese cosplay company Assist Wig gives top billing to its extensive line of hairpieces, which stand ready to help costumers replicate the vivid and dramatic hairstyles of their favorite anime characters. But the company has ...
New product promises the look of “a shining idol singer.”
Japanese cosplay company Assist Wig gives top billing to its extensive line of hairpieces, which stand ready to help costumers replicate the vivid and dramatic hairstyles of their favorite anime characters. But the company has ...
- February 27, 2017
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