Archive for January, 2009

• 5January 30, 2009

  Manga Marketing: Harnessing character appeal for adults

  Perhaps the most successful (and clever) example, however are the Bihada Ichizoku (Beautiful Skin Family) characters. The tale of this …

  Read More

• 0January 28, 2009

  Digital Living Gallery digitizes art for us all

  Bandai, typically a toy and game company, is using technology to appeal to the adult market’s more sophisticated senses. The …

  Read More

• 1January 28, 2009

  Savvy sake for modern young drinkers

  One long-standing sake manufacturer, Nihon Sakari, has created two new “entry-level” products intended to win over new drinkers.

  Read More

  
  
• 1January 27, 2009

  Mobile Trends: Deco Face Maker digital Valentines at Loft stores

  In honor of the approaching Valentine’s Day, fashionable variety store Loft is offering a limited time mobile phone personalized content …

  Read More

• 0January 26, 2009

  Showa Ginza Diorama recreates postwar Japan in tiny size

  We just talked about Sega Toys’ efforts in the market for lifestyle toys for adults, but Bandai has been in …

  Read More