2014-04-02

Guinness in Edo Era Japan Clarification

The Guinness in Edo Era Japan April Fools joke was so well done that Guinness had to post an explanation and mild apology to those who were taken in. Very well done in my opinion.

http://www.guinness.com/ja-jp/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Guinness in Edo Era Japan

Another nice April Fool's gag comes from Guinness which claims to have found evidence of Guinness in 1791 (Edo Era) Japan. The news release includes this photo and quotes from a fictional Japanese scholar. Cheers. ギネス ビール 江戸時代

http://www.guinness.com/ja-jp/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Fujiya New Employees

In Japan, work calendars and school years coincide with the fiscal year, therefore most new employees enter companies on April 1st. On TV, in newspapers and online there were many images of new faces at company entrance ceremonies all across Japan. This photo is of new employees at Fujiya.

http://www.fujiya-peko.co.jp/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.