Kumamon, which is a normal black bear with red round cheek earned 12,44 billion yen (1.1 billion dollars) in just two years even though that does not belong to Disney or Sanrio but belong to the local government. Kumamon was made for promoting Kumamoto prefecture (a prefecture is a state in the US) along with the starting operations of Kyushu Shinkansen. It has been recognized by so many Japanese people and achieved visible results as increasing tourists in Kumamoto. The reasons why Kumamon out of thousands of Yuru-Chara was succeeded in that way are considered three factors, which is its characteristics, social background, and well-considered strategies. Especially, the main reason for its success is that Kumamon played a role as the medium …show more content…
This is one of the Yuru-Chara (loose characters) in Japan which belong to Kumamoto prefecture government. Yuru-Chara stands for Yurui (which means loose or sometimes cute) mascot character and is defined as the mascot character invigorating local region, companies, and Japan in Yuru-Chara competition which Kumamon got the first place in 2011. As I mentioned above, this character has appeared in 2011 when the Kyushu Shinkansen (bullet train) which passing through Kumamoto started its operation. Kumamoto is little known by Japanese people. One research shows that less than 50 percent of middle school students can recognize the name of prefecture to the place. Because of this, Kumamoto needed to advertise itself more taking this opportunity. Thanks to the unique characteristics of Kumamon, social context in Japan, some distinctive strategies to make Kumamon famous, which I will discuss in this paper, economic effect Kumamon brought was 12.24 billion yen just in two years according to the bank of Japan and the number of tourists increased by 188 thousand people just in two years as well. Kumamon is literally everywhere in Japan now, so it is not an exaggeration to say that everyone in Japan knows
Born in 1951 in Osaka, the third largest city in Japan, Yasumasa Morimura is a Japanese artist who has become well-known for his captivating and elaborate portraits which emulate iconic art historical images as well as aspects of mass media and popular Western culture. He is able to realistically slide into the roles of art historical icons such as the Mona Lisa as well as prominent actresses such as Marilyn Monroe through extensive preparation. A majority of his portraits deal with issues such as cultural and sexual appropriation as well as the multifaceted, complicated relationship between Japan and the West. Costumes, makeup, props, and digital manipulation are used to produce provocative, large-scale self-portraits which challenge these
The symbol of Jizo Bodhisattva signifies the savior of suffering and it was a patron of lost children. He rescues beings from Hell and relieves their suffering. Jizo Bodhisattva was an important figure to Japans ethos, and perhaps one of the most beloved figures in Buddhism. The figure is represented cartoon-like in a way that it is not frightening especially for children. The jewel represented in the statue bestows consecrations on those who suffer, grants aspirations, appeases desire, and brings an understanding of the Dharma.
What specific features of the statue can you point out? By looking at the statue you can tell that this mohenjo man was wealthy. They had to wear clothing made from animal skin with hair to make warm and plants. probably wears a lot of gold with his outfit. maybe the 3 leaf may mean his rank.
Under KRS 411.190 if a person is on the property for a recreational purpose and is not charged a fee by the possessor of the land then the statute applies, with recreational purpose defined in the statute to include, but not limited to, activities such as swimming, fishing, hunting, nature study, picnicking, or enjoying scenic sites. Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 411.190.
...graphically and culturally different places with one unifying theme, the Japanese fascination and often misinterpretation of the West.
...ainment, Japanese culture, and shopping in the form of Japanese themed outdoor shopping malls, the Japanese American National museum, a handful of Buddhist temples, public murals that ooze culture and history, and an endless number of ramen establishments. Many experts talk about how contradictions bring about change and eventually reinvention, but the interesting thing about Little Tokyo is that the change is actually the source of new contradictions as the neighborhood struggles to maintain its cultural identity while also expanding and transforming to attract more leisure seekers. There is no question that change will occur in Little Tokyo, the question is, as F. Kaid Benfield puts it, “whether that change can be managed so that it inures to the benefit of Asian-American residents, institutions and businesses, and whether it will be environmentally sustainable.”
During a KUB exam a patient was not willing to take their clothing off so the tech could do the exam. They explained to the patient that it is needed so there isn’t any foreign objects in the anatomy of interest that could possibly cover any problem areas within the area being x-rayed. While they also explained that they needed to have the anatomy of interest clear of anything, so that we could send a clear image to the Radiologist in order for them to correctly diagnose the patient. Even after explaining why we need them to take their clothing off for the exam you would tell them that it is their choice in the end, we cannot force them to do something they don’t want to do. If the patient still refuses to take their clothing off for the exams,
From the animated mega city of Tokyo, to the serene zen gardens with rustic ponds home to the koi fish, Japan has a unique past, present, and future. The alcove ornament samurai houses called, shoin-zukuri are a symbol of the struggling past that Japan escaped. These samurai houses were training centers long ago of judo, sumo, and other martial arts. Lush trees envelope houses, and the religion Shintoism was developed back in 500 A.D. Paintings and drawings capture the grace and beauty the landscape portrays. The Japanese dragons reveal the legends held within themselves, many are associated with rainfall and the ability to reach peace. Seeking farther inland you witness the largest city in the world, Tokyo. Cars, buses, subway systems, taxis, and bicycles are buzzing through every street, going to and from work, quickly advancing technology.
Within Western culture, social and cultural changes have evolved how people perceive themselves and others, resulting in a large increase in mental syndromes, such as anorexia and depression. While the western society has suffered from [body stereotyping..?], Asian countries have seen a rise in youth socially withdrawing for extended periods of time. In Japan, such a term is called hikikomori. It is a quickly developing syndrome in which adolescents “lock themselves away in their rooms for months, years, or even sometimes decades at a time, with minimal social contact” (Rosenthal and Zimmerman 82). Even though these syndromes are a result of different cultural backgrounds, they hold similar properties; both have the capacity to be considered
The ukiyo-e period was when a type of Japanese art was created which represented pictures of the flowing world. It was originally a Buddhist concept that meant the sadness of life. This print was influenced by the Dutch as Hokusai became interested with linear perspective when Western prints came by through Dutch trade. The artwork depicts a large wave which takes up about half of the print and then people in boats underneath the wave. The waves could be a metaphor for the government at the time as it ruled with an iron fist restricting any abroad travel as well as any visitors from other countries. The government was very controlling and limited any communication with the outside world during Hokusai’s time. The boats represent the civilians trying to explore the rest of the world but being stopped by the wave ‘government’ which is trying to get them to stay within the country or within ‘safety’. The boats have no control in the water and are practically helpless which represents the citizens if they were able to travel abroad as they would be defenceless and feeble because they wouldn’t have a proper understanding of the world and its
Within the contemporary art world, artworks have various levels of influence from previous artworks which depend on two factors. The first factor is the lingering effects of previous art movements on the current art scene. The second is the artist’s experiences and how they utilise them alongside the lingering effects to create art. Elements of the effects including similar styles and techniques are present through the art installation Infinity Mirrored Room – Hymn of Life, 2015 by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama in comparison to the oil painting titled Mama, Papa is wounded, 1927 by Surrealist artist Yves Tanguy. The influence of Tanguy’s work within Kusama’s art is evident through the incorporation of certain elements. These elements
In overtime, behind and with little time on the clock Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook sinks an off balanced three and pushes the Thunder past the Golden State Warriors 113-112. This happened on November 29th, 2013 but 9 years prior this was all a dream of the people in Oklahoma City. It all started on August 29, 2005 when hurricane Katrina released hell on New Orleans. Most of New Orleans was destroyed by flood waters. This caused the New Orleans Hornets to temporarily relocate to Oklahoma City. They played in Oklahoma City for two seasons before New Orleans was able to host them again. These two seasons created national attention toward Oklahoma City for the great fan base and prospective city for a new team. A group of Oklahoma City investors led by Clay Bennett buy the Sonics franchise. After the 2007-2008 season the Seattle Super Sonics file relocation papers to relocate to Oklahoma City. When they get to
The Kotter’s first step model for change to happen is establishing a sense of urgency. If someone comes up with different opinion, the sense of urgency can help you to settle the problem. Examine the market and also the competitive realities.
The Tale of Kieu, called the most important piece of Vietnamese literature, is the story of a young Vietnamese girl's attempt to right the wrongs of her past lives by enduring hardship in this life. She is sold into prostitution and continuously deceived by men promising her love. The only man whose promise of love is not in vain is Kim Trong, the first man to pledge himself to her. Kieu is visited by a ghost who reveals to her the bad karma she earned in a previous life. Following Kieu and Kim Trong's vows of love, he is called off to attend to his family when his uncle dies. Soon after, robbers brake in to steal and vandalize Kieu's house, and they tie up her father and brother. In order to redeem them, Kieu sells herself into a marriage. Unfortunately, the man she marries then turns around to sell her to a brothel. This is the beginning of her life as a prostitute.
An increasingly global environment and society has led to increased demand for modes of communication that transcend borders. This motivation to connect globally has led to an explosion of social media networks around the world. As defined by the case, the social media outlet Orkut, operated by Google, articulated a clear demand for global interconnection and the challenges an international company faces when navigating in a social media space in a country with limited consumer protection. As Google learned, operating a social network site in Brazil is a very complicated endeavor, and one that resembles a cyber version of the Wild West. There is little regulation regarding personal conduct and content restrictions, and while limited regulation