Toyota fully re-vamped their minivan models, Alphard and Velfire, and made them into high-quality premium cars like fancy Sedan car models. Aren't Japanese minivans kind of...attractive?
There’s really nothing we can pound out on a keyboard that’s going to do this justice. Just hit play already and prepare to realize how very desperately you wanted to be in Tokyo a few weeks ago.
If you have ever wanted to a lick a Pikachu, I can confirm that he/she/[insert your preferred gender here] tastes of mango. Yes, that’s right. If your childhood dreams of catching them all actually involved eating them all, you now can. Except, by all Pokémon, I actually mean mainly Pikachu.
How did Japan go from being the world’s engine of disruptive innovation to being the developed nation most resistant to disruption? Things are starting to change, and a small handful of entrepreneurs are embracing the modern spirit of disruptive innovation. These startups will be the key to Japan’s next economic boom.
Toyota fully re-vamped their minivan models, Alphard and Velfire, and made them into high-quality premium cars like fancy Sedan car models. Aren't Japanese minivans kind of...attractive?
France-based Orangina company made the "Lemongina" beverage with Suntory. It will be available exclusively in Japan in the world. You won't be able to get it in France!
There’s really nothing we can pound out on a keyboard that’s going to do this justice. Just hit play already and prepare to realize how very desperately you wanted to be in Tokyo a few weeks ago.
If you have ever wanted to a lick a Pikachu, I can confirm that he/she/[insert your preferred gender here] tastes of mango. Yes, that’s right. If your childhood dreams of catching them all actually involved eating them all, you now can. Except, by all Pokémon, I actually mean mainly Pikachu.
How did Japan go from being the world’s engine of disruptive innovation to being the developed nation most resistant to disruption? Things are starting to change, and a small handful of entrepreneurs are embracing the modern spirit of disruptive innovation. These startups will be the key to Japan’s next economic boom.
Terrie’s Take is a selection of Japan-centric news collected and collated by long-time resident and media business professional Terrie Lloyd. AkihabaraNews is pleased to present Terrie’s learned perspective; we all could use another take on the news - here’s Terrie’s:
Massive...this is how we could best describe the sheer size (534,000m2) and the many attractions to be found in this park. Established in 1873, Ueno Park is among Japan’s first public parks and home to several major museums, a number of temples, and even a zoo!
Here's What We've been Watching for the Past week: [1.] 4K Handycam Test; [2.] Fake Japanese Food, Real Supplies; [3.] Robot Doesn't Want Your Job, Robot Wants Your Chair; [4.] Tokyo Time Lapse Nighttime Skyline; and [5.] Useless, Heart-Shaped Mobile Phone!
The "Tomica Star Wars" series will be available from Takara Tomy's Tomica brand die-cast mini-car series. 4 popular vehicles from Star Wars were reproduced in tiny palm-sized form.
Japanese KFC is going to start selling a humbug steak burger "Bistro-fu Hamburg Sand" on February 5. Are they trying to get new customers by releasing multiple non-chicken meals while their competitor McDonald's is suffering from the recent rotten chicken scandal?
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