The Islamic State group is known for its extensive use of social media.
However, its strategy provoked online mirth on Tuesday, with Internet users mocking its efforts to gain viewers.
On Tuesday, the group used apparently random Twitter hashtags with no connection to its Islamist agenda but seemingly intended to snare unsuspecting Japanese.
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