2012 Sake San Jose
Celebrating its 7th year, the 2012 Sake San Jose combines sake tasting with a walk through San Jose’s historic Japantown. With over 20 participating Japantown businesses hosting various assortments of sakes made from Japan and the United States, all proceeds benefit the Yu-Ai Kai Senior Community Service, a nonprofit senior center in Japantown. Link Sake [...]
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2012 Asian Heritage Street Celebration
Celebrating its 8th year, the 2012 Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is the largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Running May 19, 2012, AHSC is organized by the AsianWeek Foundation in cooperation with over 250 organizations in the Asian American community. The festival is a celebration of all Asian and Pacific [...]
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Honolulu Coffee Company Opens in Tokyo
Hawaii-based coffeehouse chain, Honolulu Coffee Company recently opened its first flagship store in Tokyo. Located in Tokyo’s new landmark, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, the store will feature the brand’s high-quality Kona and Maui coffee in an island setting, reflecting Hawaii’s Aloha spirit. “There’s a tremendously fast-growing middle class in Asia,” says Honolulu Coffee Co. former investment [...]
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Coca-Cola Hugs Vending Machine
Launched in Singapore, Coca-Cola in partnership with international advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather for the Coca-Cola Hug Machine. Part of Coca-Cola’s “Open Happiness” global marketing campaign, the Coca-Cola Hug Machine is currently available at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It is a vending machine that is programmed to dispense free Coke in return for [...]
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Korilla BBQ Opens in Japan
Founded by culinary school grad Eddy Song and his friends Stephan and Paul, Korilla BBQ has brought the food truck craze to New York City. Selling Korean-inspired tacos and burritos filled with such ingredients as bulgogi, pulled pork, kimchi fried rice, kimchi slaw, Korean hot sauce and sticky rice, Korilla BBQ brings fast-casual food to [...]
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Ben & Jerry’s Opens in Tokyo
American ice cream parlor chain, Benn & Jerry’s recently opened its first flagship store in Tokyo. Following an unsuccessful distribution deal with 7-Eleven in 1997, Ben & Jerry’s hopes to return to Japan with a new focus – position Ben & Jerry’s as a premium ice cream brand. Located on the ground floor of Omotesando [...]
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East Street
Pan-Asian restaurant, East Street recently opened its first branch store in central London. Developed by Nick Jeffries and David Fox, founders of restaurant chian Tampopo, East Street offers a diverse and authentic tastes of East Asia, inspired by the pair’s own travels. “Our menu is composed from the best street food and signature dishes from [...]
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Coca-Cola + Comme des Garçons
Developed by New York City-based design student Ashley Shen, the student project features a collaboration between American soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola and Japanese apparel retailer Comme des Garçons. Shown in three concept illustrations on Coca-Cola’s classic Coke can and Comme des Garçons Play bug-eyed heart logo, the series has no definitive answers whether it will released [...]
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Starbucks Sakura 2012
In an annual tradition, Starbucks Japan has begun its Sakura campaign in celebration of the cherry blossom festival. Running for two weeks starting February 29, 2012, the promotion features an assortment of cherry blossom-themed merchandise including a Sakura 2012 Mug, Sakura Double Cherry Demi, Sakura Tumbler 240ml and 350ml, Stainless Steel Coffee Bottle in pink [...]
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Burger King RiNGO
Available for a limited time American fast food giant, Burger King will be introducing a variation of the popular Whopper Jr. hamburger. Called BK RiNGO (named after the Japanese word for Apple), the burger is sold exclusively in Japan and features a grilled beef patty topped with honey-mustard sauce and a 1/3rd inch thick flame-grilled [...]
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