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Earth-shaped gummies a hit among youngsters in Japan thanks to social media
July 4, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) Chikyu gumi candies are seen in this provided photo. (Photo courtesy of Yutaka Trading Co.) TOKYO Earth-shaped gummy treats known as Planet Gummi have recently created a buzz on social media in Japan, especially among young people, and have been selling out in succession across the country. In Japan, the candies are dubbed chikyu gumi, or earth gummies. After hearing about them for the first time this spring, a Mainichi Shimbun reporter explored the background to this mysterious product and what has driven its popularity.
Tokyo s protest over comedian s mistake on TV sparks outcry, sympathy
April 10, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike meets reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building on March 5, 2021. (Mainichi/Shinnosuke Kyan) TOKYO Social media users remain divided over the Tokyo Metropolitan Government s sharp reaction to a comedian s mistaken comment on the production cost of a promotional video even though he corrected the error, with some criticizing the response as excessive and others expressing sympathy in light of the comment s impact. The remark in question was made by Cunning Takeyama, a male comedian, during the live daytime TV show Akko ni Omakase! aired by Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc. (TBS) on March 28. In the program, Takeyama touched on PR videos featuring Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and others, designed to raise public awareness about the coronavirus, and claimed, One of them cost 470 million yen (about $4.3 million). Those videos are made usin