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Justin Bieber and Piko Taro Team Up to Sell Student Mobile Phone Discounts
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JAPAN TRENDS
The latest stars in an advertising campaign for mobile phone provider SoftBank is the unlikely pairing of Canadian singer Justin Bieber and comedian Piko Taro of PPAP fame.
So far only a preview of the upcoming TV commercial has been released (not viewable in some territories, it...
The latest stars in an advertising campaign for mobile phone provider SoftBank is the unlikely pairing of Canadian singer Justin Bieber and comedian Piko Taro of PPAP fame.
So far only a preview of the upcoming TV commercial has been released (not viewable in some territories, it...
- February 17, 2017
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New Matcha Pocky from Japan Is a Heavenly Treat for Green Tea Lovers
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ROCKET NEWS
This limited-edition flavour tastes just like the matcha you would get at a formal Japanese tea ceremony!
In amongst all the wonderful limited-edition Pocky releases we’ve seen from Japanese confectionery giant Glico, there’s one flavour in the collection that always remains a popul...
This limited-edition flavour tastes just like the matcha you would get at a formal Japanese tea ceremony!
In amongst all the wonderful limited-edition Pocky releases we’ve seen from Japanese confectionery giant Glico, there’s one flavour in the collection that always remains a popul...
- February 16, 2017
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10-player Baseball Team Earns Spring Koshien Spot
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THE JAPAN NEWS
MORIOKA — Relying on its batting prowess, an Iwate Prefecture team with just 10 players gained a berth at the 89th National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament at Koshien Stadium, overcoming the disadvantage of limited fielding practices because of the lack of players.
P...
MORIOKA — Relying on its batting prowess, an Iwate Prefecture team with just 10 players gained a berth at the 89th National Invitational High School Baseball Tournament at Koshien Stadium, overcoming the disadvantage of limited fielding practices because of the lack of players.
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- February 15, 2017
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Kengo Kuma to Design Luxury Hotel in Ginza
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JAPAN TRENDS
Further cementing his place as the top star in Japanese architecture today, Kengo Kuma will next design a luxury hotel in Ginza set to open in early 2020.
In addition to designing the new Yamanote Line station with a bravado combination of wood and glass, as well as the National St...
Further cementing his place as the top star in Japanese architecture today, Kengo Kuma will next design a luxury hotel in Ginza set to open in early 2020.
In addition to designing the new Yamanote Line station with a bravado combination of wood and glass, as well as the National St...
- February 14, 2017
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McDonald’s Adding New French Fry Flavor Just for Japan Based on Nostalgic Student Snack
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ROCKET NEWS
Fast food giant is looking to school its rivals with new “college potato” fries.
To succeed in the Japanese fast food industry, you’ve got to continually present people with new reasons to come through your doors. Just rolling out new main dishes isn’t enough, either. If you really ...
Fast food giant is looking to school its rivals with new “college potato” fries.
To succeed in the Japanese fast food industry, you’ve got to continually present people with new reasons to come through your doors. Just rolling out new main dishes isn’t enough, either. If you really ...
- February 14, 2017
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Japan, U.S. Affirm Senkakus Defense Under Article 5
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THE JAPAN NEWS
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday afternoon (early Saturday JST) before they held a press conference together.
Regarding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Abe said during the press conference, “We hav...
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday afternoon (early Saturday JST) before they held a press conference together.
Regarding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Abe said during the press conference, “We hav...
- February 11, 2017
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Homestar Classic Ultraman is Home Planetarium for Retro TV Stargazing
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If you’re a fan of the retro Japanese tokusatsu TV series Ultraman or its spin-off, Ultra Seven, you will already know you have plenty of tie-up merchandise and events to gorge your hobby.
Whether it’s a classical music concert, a stamp rally around Tokyo’s train stations, or even ...
If you’re a fan of the retro Japanese tokusatsu TV series Ultraman or its spin-off, Ultra Seven, you will already know you have plenty of tie-up merchandise and events to gorge your hobby.
Whether it’s a classical music concert, a stamp rally around Tokyo’s train stations, or even ...
- February 11, 2017
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Amazing Tokyo Restaurant Offers All-you-can-drink Beer Plans Starting at Less Than a Buck
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ROCKET NEWS
This may be the best deal ever for fans of beer and shochu sourswho’re tight on cash and time.
One of Japanese advertisers’ favorite phrases is “one coin,” used to describe goods and services which can be purchased using a single yen coin. Usually, they’re referring to the 500-yen (...
This may be the best deal ever for fans of beer and shochu sourswho’re tight on cash and time.
One of Japanese advertisers’ favorite phrases is “one coin,” used to describe goods and services which can be purchased using a single yen coin. Usually, they’re referring to the 500-yen (...
- February 10, 2017
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Transformers Reclaims Long-lost Retro Appeal with Infobar Mobile Phone Project
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JAPAN TRENDS
The only thing cooler than intergalactic alien robots that transform into muscle cars and big rigs are ones that transform into outdated (but stylish!) mobile phones.
A collaborative effort between phone company au by KDDI and toymaker Takara Tomy, this series of Transformers phone...
The only thing cooler than intergalactic alien robots that transform into muscle cars and big rigs are ones that transform into outdated (but stylish!) mobile phones.
A collaborative effort between phone company au by KDDI and toymaker Takara Tomy, this series of Transformers phone...
- February 9, 2017
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Nestle Unveils Sushi-shaped KitKats, Valentine Sweets at New Ginza Chocolatory
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Nestle Japan on Thursday opened a new Chocolatory in Tokyo’s Ginza area, unveiling their mind-blowing sushi KitKat as well as brand-new Valentine’s KitKat items.
Nestle Japan never ceases to amaze with their innovative ideas in producing chocolate sweets in a variety of for...
TOKYO — Nestle Japan on Thursday opened a new Chocolatory in Tokyo’s Ginza area, unveiling their mind-blowing sushi KitKat as well as brand-new Valentine’s KitKat items.
Nestle Japan never ceases to amaze with their innovative ideas in producing chocolate sweets in a variety of for...
- February 9, 2017
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