Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Hit List: Japan’s Top 20 Products In 2010 (And 2011)
What are Japan’s top products in 2010? That’s a question Japan’s (and one of the world’s) biggest advertising agency Dentsu recently asked in a survey it has been conducting since 1985 (n=1,000). For the first time, Dentsu has also compiled a “hit list” that’s supposed to shine a light on what’s going to be “hot” in Japan next year.
The subjects of the survey could name anything they wanted to: persons, products, services, TV shows, food etc. What’s interesting is that there is a high number of tech-related items in both lists, which are shown below:
2010 Hit Products (emphasis on tech-related items supplied)
No. 1: Smartphones
No. 2: Twitter
No. 3: Munchable chili oil (a hot topping)
No. 4: Digital broadcasting-equipped flat-panel TVs
No. 5: Ryoma Sakamoto (popular historical figure; a TV series about him was aired earlier this year)
No. 6: International flight services at Haneda Airport (Japan’s No. 2 airport boosted its number international flights this year)
No. 7: Tokyo Sky Tree (broadcasting tower to be completed in 2012)
No. 8: Energy-saving home appliances (the government supports individuals buying eco-friendly electronics)
No. 9: 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
No. 10: LED light bulbs
No. 11: “B-grade” local gourmet food (relatively inexpensive food)
No. 12: Akira Ikegami (journalist)
No. 13: Domestic “fast fashion” brands
No. 14: GeGeGe’s Wife (hit TV drama)
No. 15: 3D movies, TV, cameras and other 3D products
No. 16: Hybrid vehicles
No. 17: Imported “fast fashion” brands
No. 18: AKB48 (48-member all-girl idol group)
No. 19: Tablets
No. 20: Yoichi Watanabe (war photographer and TV personality)
In the 2010 list, eight of the top 20 products are tech-related, but the number is much higher in the list of the upcoming hit products and services, which just sees six items that are not related to technology in one form or the other:
2011+ Hit Products (emphasis on tech-related items supplied)
No. 1: Tokyo Sky Tree
No. 2: LED light bulbs
No. 3: Electric vehicles
No. 4: International flight services at Haneda Airport
No. 5: Smartphones
No. 6: 3D movies, TV, cameras and other 3D products
No. 7: Hybrid cars
No. 7: E-book readers
No. 9: Discount airline tickets
No. 10: Tablets
No. 11: Home solar power systems
No. 12: Digital broadcasting-equipped widescreen flat-panel TVs
No. 13: Compact data communication devices
No. 14: Home fuel cell systems
No. 15: Group purchase coupons
No. 16: Bread and sweets made with rice powder
No. 17: Blade-less electric fans
No. 18: Cloud computing (including related books)
No. 18: B-grade local gourmet food
No. 20: Alcohol-free beer-like beverages
Source: Asiajin, japan_now
The subjects of the survey could name anything they wanted to: persons, products, services, TV shows, food etc. What’s interesting is that there is a high number of tech-related items in both lists, which are shown below:
2010 Hit Products (emphasis on tech-related items supplied)
No. 1: Smartphones
No. 2: Twitter
No. 3: Munchable chili oil (a hot topping)
No. 4: Digital broadcasting-equipped flat-panel TVs
No. 5: Ryoma Sakamoto (popular historical figure; a TV series about him was aired earlier this year)
No. 6: International flight services at Haneda Airport (Japan’s No. 2 airport boosted its number international flights this year)
No. 7: Tokyo Sky Tree (broadcasting tower to be completed in 2012)
No. 8: Energy-saving home appliances (the government supports individuals buying eco-friendly electronics)
No. 9: 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
No. 10: LED light bulbs
No. 11: “B-grade” local gourmet food (relatively inexpensive food)
No. 12: Akira Ikegami (journalist)
No. 13: Domestic “fast fashion” brands
No. 14: GeGeGe’s Wife (hit TV drama)
No. 15: 3D movies, TV, cameras and other 3D products
No. 16: Hybrid vehicles
No. 17: Imported “fast fashion” brands
No. 18: AKB48 (48-member all-girl idol group)
No. 19: Tablets
No. 20: Yoichi Watanabe (war photographer and TV personality)
In the 2010 list, eight of the top 20 products are tech-related, but the number is much higher in the list of the upcoming hit products and services, which just sees six items that are not related to technology in one form or the other:
2011+ Hit Products (emphasis on tech-related items supplied)
No. 1: Tokyo Sky Tree
No. 2: LED light bulbs
No. 3: Electric vehicles
No. 4: International flight services at Haneda Airport
No. 5: Smartphones
No. 6: 3D movies, TV, cameras and other 3D products
No. 7: Hybrid cars
No. 7: E-book readers
No. 9: Discount airline tickets
No. 10: Tablets
No. 11: Home solar power systems
No. 12: Digital broadcasting-equipped widescreen flat-panel TVs
No. 13: Compact data communication devices
No. 14: Home fuel cell systems
No. 15: Group purchase coupons
No. 16: Bread and sweets made with rice powder
No. 17: Blade-less electric fans
No. 18: Cloud computing (including related books)
No. 18: B-grade local gourmet food
No. 20: Alcohol-free beer-like beverages
Source: Asiajin, japan_now
Saturday, November 27, 2010
JYJ in Billboard New York, USA
"Ayyy Girl" (Kanye West) At Billboard and the interview
"Empty"(Rodney Jerkins)
"Empty"(Rodney Jerkins)
Saturday, November 20, 2010
(funny campaign - check it out!) SOJU MAN
The adventures of SOJU MAN as he sets out to share the great taste of JINRO SOJU with the world!
Follow SOJU MAN on Facebook and Twitter:
iLoveSojuMan
www.facebook.com/ilovesojuman
www.twitter.com/ilovesojuman
DRINK SOJU!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Asia's best male stars in one commercial.
Rain, (the late) Park Yong Ha, JYJ(TVXQ), BIG BANG, Ji Seong, Kang Ji Hwan, Song Seung Heon.
THE MAKING SERIES:
"Rain"
"JYJ (TVXQ)"
"Big Bang"
"Ji Sung"
"Park Yong Ha"
Green tea found having little breast cancer prevention effect
Heavy intake of green tea was found to have little effect in reducing the risk of contracting breast cancer, contrary to common belief, according to a report released Thursday by the National Cancer Center.
As there was little difference in terms of the degree of risk between those who drink little green tea and those who drink more than 10 cups a day, "we cannot expect breast cancer prevention effect from the intake of green tea," said Motoki Iwasaki, section head of the Epidemiology and Prevention Division at the center.
Although animal tests have shown that catechin and other polyphenols contained in green tea are possibly effective in preventing breast cancer, epidemiology studies on human beings have produced varying results, according to the center.
The center had conducted tracking research since 1990 and 1993 over an average span of 14 years targeting some 54,000 women aged 40 to 69 in nine prefectures. Among them, 581 women developed breast cancer during the period.
In comparing the survey results, the center divided the women into six groups in terms of how often they drank green tea -- from less than one cup a week to more than five cups a day.
The findings showed no clear correlation between the frequency of drinking green tea and breast cancer development, the report said.
Of the 54,000 women, the center performed detailed analysis on about 44,000 over a period of some 10 years by subdividing frequent drinkers.
Even among those who habitually take green tea, including those who drink seven-nine cups or more than 10 cups a day, there was no correlation, the report showed.
The difference in the quality of the leaf, such as medium-grade and coarse-grade, did not affect the risk of developing cancer either, according to the report.
source: japan_now
As there was little difference in terms of the degree of risk between those who drink little green tea and those who drink more than 10 cups a day, "we cannot expect breast cancer prevention effect from the intake of green tea," said Motoki Iwasaki, section head of the Epidemiology and Prevention Division at the center.
Although animal tests have shown that catechin and other polyphenols contained in green tea are possibly effective in preventing breast cancer, epidemiology studies on human beings have produced varying results, according to the center.
The center had conducted tracking research since 1990 and 1993 over an average span of 14 years targeting some 54,000 women aged 40 to 69 in nine prefectures. Among them, 581 women developed breast cancer during the period.
In comparing the survey results, the center divided the women into six groups in terms of how often they drank green tea -- from less than one cup a week to more than five cups a day.
The findings showed no clear correlation between the frequency of drinking green tea and breast cancer development, the report said.
Of the 54,000 women, the center performed detailed analysis on about 44,000 over a period of some 10 years by subdividing frequent drinkers.
Even among those who habitually take green tea, including those who drink seven-nine cups or more than 10 cups a day, there was no correlation, the report showed.
The difference in the quality of the leaf, such as medium-grade and coarse-grade, did not affect the risk of developing cancer either, according to the report.
source: japan_now
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Sony Walkman Declared Dead in Japan
After 31 years and over 200 million units sold, Sony is officially putting the cassette model Walkman out to pasture. Introduced in 1979, the portable tape player defined the following 10-plus years of mobile music playback. It was even a leader in the era of optical media, with its Walkman line of portable CD players eventually known as Discman. But in the era of the iPod, the brand name has diminished in value. Radios and digital media players still go by the name Walkman, but the moniker has always referred to the tape-playing model in the collective mind. And as Sony announced that it shipped its last batch of tape-playing Walkmen back in April, we couldn't help shed a tear for the ubiquitous '80s gadget.
You'll still be able to find cassette-playing Walkmen if you happen to live in Asia or the Middle-East. Sony has licensed the name to a number of Chinese manufacturers who will continue to produce the portable tape players. But if you're hoping to get your hands on an authentic Sony Walkman manufactured in Japan, you'll have to settle for an MP3 player.
source: SWITCHED; japan_now
Sony Walkman Declared Dead in Japan
After 31 years and over 200 million units sold, Sony is officially putting the cassette model Walkman out to pasture. Introduced in 1979, the portable tape player defined the following 10-plus years of mobile music playback. It was even a leader in the era of optical media, with its Walkman line of portable CD players eventually known as Discman. But in the era of the iPod, the brand name has diminished in value. Radios and digital media players still go by the name Walkman, but the moniker has always referred to the tape-playing model in the collective mind. And as Sony announced that it shipped its last batch of tape-playing Walkmen back in April, we couldn't help shed a tear for the ubiquitous '80s gadget.
You'll still be able to find cassette-playing Walkmen if you happen to live in Asia or the Middle-East. Sony has licensed the name to a number of Chinese manufacturers who will continue to produce the portable tape players. But if you're hoping to get your hands on an authentic Sony Walkman manufactured in Japan, you'll have to settle for an MP3 player.
source: SWITCHED; japan_now
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