McDonald's Juicy Chicken Snack

McDonald's has taken the patty from its popular Chicken Filet-o sandwich and turned it into a snack on its 120 yen menu.

http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/juicychickensnack/index.html

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

Sony vs Meiji

This is sort of a shocker. This article implies that job applicants are fleeing Sony for Meiji, or rather troubled electronics companies for more stable food companies. I thought the applicant pools were distinct, but it is interesting nevertheless. Food companies are not known for paying overly generous salaries, but in this environment they do appear to be a stable alternative to electronics giants like Sony and Panasonic who unfortunately cannot seem to get their houses in order. The article also describes Meiji as a dairy company, but they are also the largest chocolate maker in Japan and confectionery companies have long had more job applicants than other food companies.

Very interesting and something that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20121211n2.html

Photo - Minute Maid Pink Grapefruit

This is a Coca Cola product that goes through Meiji in Japan.

Haagen Dazs Cookies Cinnamon & Caramel

Haagen-Dazs has two products in a Cookies offering. This one uses cinnamon ice cream, swirls in chocolate sauce and then tops it with caramel cookie.

http://www.haagen-dazs.co.jp/products/minicup/cookies-cinnamon-caramel.html

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

Photo - Hazards of Drunks on the Platform

This subway poster claims that 62.5% of injuries that occur on the platform involve people who have been drinking.

Photo - Burger King Holiday Special Whopper

This is a sign in front of the Akihabara Burger King. Burger King Holiday Special Whopper with Bacon and Egg.

Photo - Suntory Pepsi Vending Machines

Suntory has these three vending machines lined up next to one another in Akihabara. Pepsi goes through Suntory in Japan, thus the big Pepsi sign.

Photo - Akihabara Ramen Shop

This is a very good ramen shop on a back street of Akihabara called Yaro Ramen 野郎ラーメン. Huge slices of pork. 秋葉原

Photo - Stop Underage Drinking Poster

This poster in Tokyo Station warns underage kids not to drink and older people not to encourage underage people not to drink. It doesn't give many convincing reasons besides the fact that it is against the law. The poster is a public service sponsored by the Japanese beer brewers association.

Photo - Suntory Kinmugi Poster

This poster for Suntory Kinmugi 3rd category beer says that it hopes it was a good year and the coming year will be also.