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JAPAN PULSE

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 31, 2010
Trends in Japan 2010: food and drink
2010 was a year for spicy and cooling foods, ramen and mochi for breakfast, Ryoma-branded everything and dining on the cheap.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 29, 2010
Chapter 2 of e-readers in Japan
2010 was the year of the iPad, but Sony, KDDI and Sharp haven't exactly closed the book on e-readers yet.
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 20, 2010
Donation with your drink?
You can get anything in a Japanese vending machine — even the warm glow of giving.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 20, 2010
Trends in Japan 2010: yama boom
2010 was the year in which young women, clad in brightly colored Gore-Tex, were drawn to mountain hikes and natural power sports.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 17, 2010
Glasses-free 3D bursting into focus soon
More eye-popping 3D products are set to hit the shelves of Japan soon, and look Ma, no silly glasses!
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 14, 2010
Markets offer a taste of Christmas cheer
Let's raise a glass of eggnog to the authentic yuletide cheer of imported European-style Christmas markets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 10, 2010
Pop in to Tokyo's latest pop-ups
The trend of pop-ups, promoting goods and brands in temporary spaces, shows no signs of slowing down.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 9, 2010
The fast track to love in Aomori
Aomori makes a big push to boost tourism with a romantic 'My First Aomori' campaign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 7, 2010
Real New Year's greetings to virtual addresses
Japan Postal Service acts as a go-between exchanging real cards between online friends.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 3, 2010
Japan by the numbers (12.03.10)
Getting free talk time, finding the perfect man and finally stopping smoking. Find out the numbers behind these lofty ambitions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 2, 2010
Deck the halls with bottles of plastic . . .
'Tis the season for grand Christmas displays in Japan, but this year Takashimaya department stores does it will style, thrift and eco-consciousness.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Dec 1, 2010
Charismatic shop assistants are back in style
The returning popularity of store staff blogs show that strategic charisma can go a long way toward good PR and sales.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Nov 30, 2010
Drive-thru Nippon: convenience or hazard?
At Japan's unique drive-thru, you're gonna want some extra napkins.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 26, 2010
Japan by the numbers (11.26.10)
Find out the numbers behind the stress of everyday life in Japan. Have you ticked off everything on YOUR 2010 to-do list?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 25, 2010
Virtual karaoke dates, courtesy of Konami
Sing your heart out, guys. Your Love Plus mate won't care if you truly suck at karaoke.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 25, 2010
Ready, set, EAT all you can in 15 minutes
All-you-can-eat deals aren't too hard to fine in izakaya, but what about tabehodai for a mere u00a5375? How much can you eat in 15 minutes?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 22, 2010
They've got a Twitter bot for that
Japan is clearly in the throes of Twittermania, but bots should be given credit for generating a good chunk of the traffic.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 22, 2010
Japan by the numbers (11.22.10)
This week we toast to your good skincare, personal independence and, of course, the newly arrived Beaujolais Nouveau.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 19, 2010
Anti-virus products diversify as fear sells
Consumers fearing infection have got an arsenal of virus-fighting products at their gloved fingertips.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 17, 2010
Can PET bottles and Hello Kitty rescue Beaujolais Nouveau?
Beaujolais Nouveau has seen better days. Can cheaper prices and clever marketing lift it out of the gutter?

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