Category Archives: Commerce

Augmented Reality taking it to another level

“The hype surrounding augmented reality (AR) technology is often dwarfed by coverage of 3D television, but that may change once both are put into practice on a broad scale. “

Augmented Reality taking it to another level

“The hype surrounding augmented reality (AR) technology is often dwarfed by coverage of 3D television, but that may change once both are put into practice on a broad scale. “

“Ryomaden” romanticizes (and monetizes) history

“…echoes of Japan’s feudal past continue to convince a large – and increasingly female – audience to open their wallets.”

“Ryomaden” romanticizes (and monetizes) history

“…echoes of Japan’s feudal past continue to convince a large – and increasingly female – audience to open their wallets.”

Up and running in Japan

“With Japan’s ‘running boom’ arguably at its peak, races around the country are filling up faster than ever…The market has been following closely. “

Up and running in Japan

“With Japan’s ‘running boom’ arguably at its peak, races around the country are filling up faster than ever…The market has been following closely. “

School uniforms remain a cultural conundrum

“Few items of clothing evoke such a spectrum of emotions (be careful when Googling it).”

School uniforms remain a cultural conundrum

“Few items of clothing evoke such a spectrum of emotions (be careful when Googling it).”

Cheap vino continues to flow in Japan

“… it seems the market for low-rent sommeliers will increase”

Cheap vino continues to flow in Japan

“… it seems the market for low-rent sommeliers will increase”

Japan’s Uniqlo bent on world domination, reasonably priced socks

“The founder and new ‘Maestro of Cool,’ Tadashi Yanai, is the richest man in Japan. What have they done so right?”

Japan’s Uniqlo bent on world domination, reasonably priced socks

“The founder and new ‘Maestro of Cool,’ Tadashi Yanai, is the richest man in Japan. What have they done so right?”

Japanese gamers buy up Google’s City Streets

“Roppongi and Waseda seeing more development than Nagatacho and Marunouchi, possibly an indication of the median age of those who play.”

Japanese gamers buy up Google’s City Streets

“Roppongi and Waseda seeing more development than Nagatacho and Marunouchi, possibly an indication of the median age of those who play.”

What’s in the cards for the future of sumo?

“The traditional Japanese sport has been simultaneously battling two nebulous forces: controversy and apathy. “

What’s in the cards for the future of sumo?

“The traditional Japanese sport has been simultaneously battling two nebulous forces: controversy and apathy. “

New strapless facemask may ruffle a few feathers

“…the sale and styles of surgical masks continue to proliferate and diversify.”

New strapless facemask may ruffle a few feathers

“…the sale and styles of surgical masks continue to proliferate and diversify.”

Electric bicycles take charge

“Ever tried pedaling yourself, two kids and three bags of groceries up a steep hill in late August? “

Electric bicycles take charge

“Ever tried pedaling yourself, two kids and three bags of groceries up a steep hill in late August? “

Art Fair Tokyo & 101TOKYO: The making of a market center

“We sold our works, we made lots of connections. What more could you want?”

Art Fair Tokyo & 101TOKYO: The making of a market center

“We sold our works, we made lots of connections. What more could you want?”