New Prada Phone to Launch in Japan
December 18, 2008
NTT Docomo, LG Eletronics and Prada, announced the release of new a Silver Model Prada Phone strictly for the Japanese market on December 19, 2008.
Dec, 2008
4°C Tops Japanese Christmas Gift List
December 18, 2008
Tiffany, Cartier and Bvlgari are the names that usually come to mind for jewelry in Tokyo. However, recently, Japanese upstart brand 4°C's rings are also increasing in popularity. In a recent poll the brand was ranked 5th after Chanel as the ring brand respondents would like "to most give as a Christmas gift."
Mercedes-Benz AMG Performance Centers Planned for Japan
December 11, 2008
On November 26, Daimler announced plans to open exclusive showrooms for the AMG versions of Mercedes Benz automobiles. More than 175 of the new AMG showrooms are planned for 15 countries, including Japan. AMG is the luxury, high-performance extension of Mercedes Benz, and the new AMG "Performance Centers" will specialize in the sales and maintenance of AMG vehicles. With luxury as a central theme, the performance centers will aim to offer customers the highest level of service possible for their exclusive vehicles.
Jean Richard, MV Augusta Watch Tie-Up Announced
December 11, 2008
Swiss luxury watch brand Jean Richard will collaborate with Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta to produce the "Chronos Scope MV Agusta" during December 2008.
ANA Hotel Fukuoka Re-Opens as ANA-Crowne Plaza
December 11, 2008
IHG-ANA Hotel group re-opened their Fukuoka facility under the ANA-Crowne Plaza brand on December 4, 2008. IHG-ANA is the Japan based venture between global hotel operator InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) and Japan based All Nippon Airways Hotels (ANA). ANA-Crowne Plaza concept combines the globally recognized service standards of the Crowne Plaza brand with the genuinely Japanese trust and reliability inherent in the ANA Hotel brand. The re-branded Fukuoka hotel aims to raise service levels and become the market leader in the Kyushu area.
