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- Watch me – Jessica Michibata has time on her hands
- October 5th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Model Jessica Michibata, 26, has been appointed Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer’s international brand ambassador. Looking radiant, Michibata attended the launch event at the Mercedez-Benz Connection showroom in Roppongi this week. Michibata said she was honored to be chos ... » Continue Reading
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- Look! That’s Shibuya on a Saturday
- October 5th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- If you have been in Tokyo for any length of time, you will probably have been to Shibuya and seen the famous Scramble crossing. It can get pretty crazy on weekends with thousands of people going back and forth. This video shows a scene at the crossing on a Saturd ... » Continue Reading
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- ‘Death of a Japanese Salesman’
- October 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Ready for a good cry? Check out the documentary "Ending Note" which is currently in theaters. It tells the story of Tomoaki Sunada, a man who has been passionate toward his work all his life and a control freak. Shortly after he retires, he learns that he has termin ... » Continue Reading
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- Anime DJ Bar opens in Akihabara
- October 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Here's a bar with a difference. "Alchemist," which opened in Akihabara on Sept 29, has an anime DJ. You can enjoy many kinds of anime songs in the bar. The DJs change regularly every day and play different kinds of songs such as "old anime," "trendy anime," " ... » Continue Reading
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- Earn 877,000 yen for one hour’s work with bananas
- October 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Dole Japan Ltd is looking for a "Smile♪ Dole Dance Ambassador" for its new commercial for bananas. The campaign runs until Oct 13. The lucky winner will earn 877,000 yen per hour. The "ambassador" will get to work with SMAP singer Shingo Katori in the new comme ... » Continue Reading
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- Foreigners in business: Toys“R”Us Japan
- October 4th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- On Sept 30, Toys“R”Us Japan opened its newest location in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The Toys“R”Us/Babies“R”Us Sendai Izumiosawa store, located in the AEON Sendai Izumiosawa Shopping Center, represents the company’s support for the revitalization process in the Tohoku ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: BOSS canned coffee
- October 3rd, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- American actor Tommy Lee Jones is appearing in the latest commercials for Suntory’s BOSS canned coffee brand. Jones filmed the commercials at Toho Studios in Tokyo during the summer. Jones, 64, has made more than 30 commercials and appeared in countless ads and pos ... » Continue Reading
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- Wendy’s to be relaunched in Japan in December
- October 3rd, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Two years after exiting the Japanese market, American fast-food restaurant Wendy's (ウェンディーズ) will be relaunched in early December with the first store to open in Omotesando.Wendy’s/Arby’s International Inc and Higa Industries Co Ltd, a successful food importer and dis ... » Continue Reading
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- Baby Loves Disco BOOOGIE Halloween! 2011
- October 3rd, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- The hottest family event in the heart of Tokyo at Omotesando Hills is back again for the second year. Join us for an action-packed afternoon starting with Baby Loves Disco Japan interactive show & dance party with performers and special guest MC Stuart-O, kid perf ... » Continue Reading
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- Shin-Koiwa station struggles to avoid status of ‘suicide spot’
- October 3rd, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- "There had been occasional accidents in the past, but what's been happening lately is turning our station into a 'meisho' (famous or popular site) for suicides. I think the most recent, on the previous Sunday, pretty much decided things for good."The speaker, a young ... » Continue Reading