Japan has a few, shall we say, unusual commercials that have raised eyebrows around the world. While you may laugh, when you think about it, it just shows that Japan’s marketers really know how to get the audience’s attention–and isn’t that the job of a commercial, to get people’s attention? We’d say so, and we think we may have found our favorite new eyebrow-raising Japanese commercial!
An exhilarating, upbeat sound track? Check. A simple, direct message that makes almost no sense at all? Check. Half naked people? Oh, holy hell, yes, check!
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Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
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Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
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Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
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Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Psyduck teapot produced by Japanese craftspeople is here to serve up a headache-soothing cuppa
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
The 10 best hotel hot springs in Japan, as chosen by Japanese travelers
Snowman Totoro, other self-righting dolls never stay down, will always keep your spirits up【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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