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English ad in Japan has some seeing a command to stay infected with coronavirus this Christmas
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Casey Baseel
Nov 13, 2020
Department store chain wants to show concern for shoppers’ mental wellbeing, but some see a message of doom for their physical health.
- Japan
- (ads • coronavirus • department stores • english language • Engrish • funny • seibu • Sogo)
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