CScout Japan and CNN Today on food trends

CScout Japan Managing Director Michael Keferl was a guest on CNN Today with Kristie Lu Stout and Andrew Stevens to talk about some food trends in Japan. The focus was on our recent posts about character lunch accessories, “udon” pudding, and a new “fresh tea” bottle innovation.

Of course, the character lunches and pudding are Japan-centric (and we don’t expect to see a wave of udon pudding shops opening up either), but the bottle from Aojiru Tea has great potential for many different kinds of beverages in and out of Japan. Click the screenshot to check out the video.

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CScout Japan on CNN Business Traveler with Richard Quest

Last month, CScout Japan was featured on CNN’s Business Traveler, a show that highlights the globe trotting exploits of one Richard Quest, CNN’s resident business guru.

We spent the afternoon in Akihabara, checking out new gadgets and technology, and generally giving an impression of what’s out and what’s to come in the world of Japanese mobile technology. That, and the RumbleSonic (you’ll see).

Click the photo to see the video at CNN (at the 4:55 mark).

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Sven interviewed by CNN about Japanese technology trends

Last Friday, Sven was interviewed by CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout while she was in Tokyo checking out the latest Japanese technology trends. We hit the KDDI Designing Studio in Harajuku where Sven introduced Kristie to the MYSQ Videkura, and then had a little dance party with her as I enviously watched from afar. The full piece aired worldwide today.

A good time was had by all. Many thanks to Kristie and the great crew from CNN.

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