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Japanese Idol Group Criticised For Covid-19 Disinfection Measures
During recent indoor concerts for Japanese idol group AKB48, attendees were sprayed with “Virus Buster Water” as a precaution against covid-19.
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McDonald’s Japan Is Releasing A 48-Piece McNugget Meal
In case you’re counting, and even if you’re not, this bucket of 48 nuggets clocks in at well over 8300 kilojoules. But who’s counting? Seriously, don’t count.
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Japanese Pop Group Causes Super Smash Bros. Criticism
There’s a new Super Smash Bros. for 3DS commercial for Japan. The ad introduces the game’s Mii Fighter function — how you can create your own fighters for the game. To do so, customised Miis of Japanese pop group AKB48 appeared in the ad. Online in Japan, some were not happy about this.
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This Wreck-It Ralph Character Looks Just Like… A Real Japanese Popstar
Wreck-It Ralph recently opened in Japan, where it’s titled Sugar Rush. Besides enjoying the flick, Japanese moviegoers are doing something else: Comparing the character Vanellope to a real idol.