Prices Drop at Tiffany & Co.
12, February 2009
On February 10th, Tiffany & Co. announced its entire Japanese product line would be discounted an average of 9% starting February 11th.
Feb, 2009
Koransha And Eizaemon Fukagawa
12, February 2009
In a Koransha ceramics factory in Arita, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, company president Noriyuki Fukagawa works to freshen up the product line-up of his premium Eizaemon Fukagawa ceramics brand. Commemorating 130 years of history, traditional Meiji Era design serves as the foundation for the brand's luxury ceramics, which capture traditional Japanese beauty.
A New Hanae Mori
12, February 2009
Internationally renowned Japanese fashion designer, Hanae Mori has announced the international re-launch of her eponymous haute couture brand, "Hanae Mori." Japanese trading house, Mitsui & Co Ltd, which has invested heavily in Hanae Mori's "ready-made clothing" enterprise since 2002, is now acting as a strategic partner to help expand the Hanae Mori brand worldwide.
Gucci's Raspberry Chocolate
12, February 2009
Japanese, like citizens of many other countries, celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th. However, there is a twist. In Japan it is customary for females give chocolates or other small gifts to males to celebrate the event. Honors are returned one month later on March 14th, "White Day," when males offer chocolates and other gifts to females.
Citi's New Bank Card
05, February 2009
On the 28th of January, Citigroup subsidiary CitiCard Japan announced the launch of a new signature-less credit card system - a first for industry in Japan. Aside from saving time at the register, using cards which do not require a verification signature is a generally considered an easier way to pay. The new signature-free card, a CitiCard Japan Diner's Club credit card, is currently available only to high net worth and corporate users, however there are plans for its introduction to the wider public in the future.
Japan 3rd in Benz AMG Sales
05, February 2009
Fast Retailing Purchases Theory
05, February 2009
Fast Retailing, creators of Japanese casual fashion brand Uniqlo, recently announced its purchase of "Theory" a premium women's brand well established in the Japanese market.
