1.4What is Cosplay? GC2 daisuke Ohta

I think Japanese Manga is excellent way of representation and it became a worldwide subculture nowadays. Also Cosplay show that many Manga fun are in the country. However, I disagree the only one thing in this article. According to the article, Washinomiya Shrine became a famous place between the readers of “Lucky Star” and fans visit there with costume which comes from the works. I don’t care that people wear such kind of costume, however, It’s a rude manner of worship! The religious place is for respecting God of its religion. So, they must not regard their hobby and worship. Manga is one of artistic thing, so, I think they should enjoy it at suitable place to preserve Manga culture with excellent manner and worship for the works.

5.4 Cosplay might make a good opportunity of new industries

Cosplay might make good opportunities for new industries. When I was a students, I saw some animated cartoon such as Doraemon, Gundam and Dragon ball. However, I am not interested in wearing the costume which "anime" character wear and I don't understand people who want to do cosplay. I am very surprised that the "Lucky Star" animated cartoon gathered about 45,000 people who wore special costumes to a local shrine in the country side. Many forigners are also interested in Japanese animation and cosplay. Therefore, I think cosplay might be a big opportunity for new industry. Disneyland was established after the Disney Animation became very popular with people all over the world. Disneyland is still popular among the young generation.

N.Sakurai

3.4 They should reconsider their own situation.

About business oppotunities of Manga, I think two problems. First, "boom" generally doesn't last for long. I think Washimiya city and the shrine will invest in "Lucky Star",but how long will the investment continue to be profitable? Someday, it will come in the near future, the Manga will become less popular. They should think about another plan for the city (as a business plan).Second, It is strange that the portable shrine is decorated with "Lucky Star". It is important for a lot of customer to be satisfied, but shrines are important things for Shinto religion. It is often said that Japanese are atheists, so many Japanese don't think it odd to decorate a shrine. However I think that people who serve to the Shrine should not allow this to happen. I agree with their positive attitude toward gathering customers. Yet, they should consider their responsibility for preserving culture.

Satoko

6.2

I think they are very hollywood stars. They constantly appear on many movies , and one movie after another is going to be released. I was very surprised at Tom Cruise's age. He looks so young. He is 48 years old, but he still appears on many action movies like 'Knight and Day' and 'Mission: Impossible 4'. I watched 'M:I 2' when I was a junior high school student. It was really exciting, although it's a little too good to be true. I'm looking forward to the release of 'M: I 4'.

4.3 In Japan, Customer is not King.

According to this topic I really agree with this writer’s opinion. When I went to STARBUCKS COFFEE, Mc DONALDO, Mr. DONUTS, SUKIYA…etc all of these chain stores have manual sheet. Sometimes there are few workers who have a passion but all most many workers say same things and make sales smile like robot. Some time it feels good for me when I am hungry and want to just eat and go out, but some time I feel sad.

 Once I went to coffee shop (not STARBUCKS) the owner asks me “what are you doing recently?” I was a little bit surprised because we’ve never seen each other. After his question I saw back side of me, but there is nobody, and I saw his face twice. He smiles to me and he said again “What are you doing recently? I’m speaking to you.” And I laughed.

 As a conclusion I think customer is not a king customer is a guest to the shop and king is a shops shop is a host. Host need to make comfortable situation for customers. In my opinion customer can say order or request to the host but they should not be haughtiness.


Genta

５.３ The writer should go to high class restaurant

Cheap restaurants such as hamburger shops or family restaurants employ only part-time workers. They can get only cheap salary, so they only want to follow the instruction manual for customer service.
I think If the writer want to demand flexible services, he should go to expensive restaurant. He should not go to cheap franchise chain restaurant.

N. Sakurai

4. What is Cosplay?

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Cosplay - A BBC E24 report

4. Cosplay

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3.3 Do you really think "Customers are King"??

Japanese service is not "service". It is so superficial, because Japanes workers connnot work without their mannuals.As the article written by Dean Rogers stated Japan companies have made their manuals too hard. I would like to tell you my experience. When I worked in a bank, I had to follow a lot of manuals and the company laws. The manuals suggested ways of apologizing to customers! In fact, I tried my own kind of customer service first, but some superiors didn't like that. So, I stopped my own action and followed the rules. I believe Japanese workers just follow their manuals. So, even though I received polite service at shops, I cannnot be happy with the shops clerks, because they aren't doing their jobs from the bottom of their heart.
Japanese are so serious and we have obeyed the rules to the letter. Originally, Japanese companies made their manuals for their customers. However, Japanese follow the rules strictly, so the services become rigid. I sometimes wonder whether such superficial services really have value or not.

Satoko Matsuda

1.3 In Japan, the customer is not king GC2 Daisuke

According to the article, Japanese food service is created by manual and it has no emotion. I think it’s true. I have experience about working at convenience store. The owner of the store gave me a manual of service and ask me to use phrases automatically. However, the phrases were too long, furthermore, most customer angry when I said “I’m sorry. We don’t provide such kind of service.” The manual doesn’t show how to decline requires. I noticed when I stop use manual. I tried to say like this. “I’m sorry. We cannot provide the service because of that reason. In my experience, most customers didn’t say complain when I told them why the store doesn’t provide it. The manual isn’t useful in some situation.

7.1 Orland bloom response

I didn't know that UNIQLO adopted Orland to model. UNIQLO is Japanese company, but now developed to giant worldwide company. That's great thing for Japanese industry with Orland's advertisment. UNIQLO will sweep the nation and make a hit.
Recently, in Shinsaibashi new store opened and people made a long line for getting UNIQLO's valuable clothes. Some students in YMCA went there. Did you go?


Nami

3. In Japan, the customer is not king

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Watch the Mr. Bean Video about bad customer service...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmFXThtn014&feature=fvw

4.2 Tom Cruise goes with the flow.

Dear Sir,

 Tom and Diaz are speaking in an interview. They are relaxing and making comfortable atmosphere. The interview had begun with a chat about “Knight and day”. While watching this interview I was impressed 2 points about Tom’s habitant. He loves family. And his family came to the movie set and watches his work. And he is a gentle man because when Diaz says “This heater is hot.” And soon after of her comment Tom got an action smoothly and make few distance from her chair. I learned how to help people gently. Btw,the “M;I x” series are my favorite movies. I hope that action of “Knight and day” is advanced than M;I x.

Genta.

5.2 Comment about "Night and Day"



Conditions of boring movies which I think are in the following.



1: Advertisement before showing the movie is showy.



2: Many famous acter and actress performed.



3: Easy to infer the story from the title and cast.



So, I will watch this movie if it will have a good reputation.

1.2 Tom Cruise goes with the flow GC2 Daisuke

I didn’t know that he’s 48 years old. He looks very young! According to the article, he stayed Japan only 14 hours because of filming “Mission Impossible 4.” I think he can act various kind of character. I really wanted to watch “Valkyrie”, however, I missed to watch because of my schedule. So, I try to buy it. I don’t know why I always miss to watch his movie. Anyway, I misunderstand “Knight and Day” as love story because most recent movies are love story. . However, I can know that it’s a spy action. I like such kind of movie. I’ll be careful that I don't miss watching “Knight and Day”.

5.1 Orlando Broom

I saw that Orlando Broom acted in "Pirates of Caribbean". I think many women are interested in him, because he is cool and handsome. So, many woman will buy Uniqlo clothes. However I'm not interested him, because he seems to always act a lover's part. I was interested in Jonny Depp, when I saw "Pirates of Caribbean". If Jonny promoted Uniqlo, I might be interested in Uniqlo clothes and boy them often.

By N.Sakurai

6.1

I thought that UNIQLO became a big company when I saw its poster in the summer last year. The reason is, it appointed a supermodel, furthermore, it appointed more top models in the winter. Not only that, it promoted a Hollywood star for this season! Do you think this shows UNIQLO's rapid growth? I think that is not necessarily true. Its sales figures in japan is lower than it of last year. Winter is the season of HEATTECH, which created UNIQLO boom. I suppose UNIQLO is attempting to make a recovery by using Hollywood star for a advertisement.

3.2 Knight and Day

This article is about the movie "Knight and Day" and the main actor Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. They introduced this film by saying it was funny and it had a lot of action. Tom Cruise has been busy person. He didn't have enough time to promote the movie in Japan, but he has tried to spend his time with his funs.

I am interested in his ability as an actor. I have watched the movie "Vanilla Sky". In the mysterious film, he acting was so serious. According to the article, Tom hasn't been afraid of to play parts against his own character. So, he could act seriously. I think he is lively. I think the role in the movie really suits him. I am looking forward to seeing him in the movie "Knight and Day".

By Satoko Matsuda

4.1 Orland Bloom

Mr. Bloom said "Uniqlo products are good, because they are reasonably priced, technical and are suitable for almost anyone. When I saw the interview I completely agreed with him. I have some Uniqlo shirts, because they are very cheap and easy to wear. Uniqlo designs are cool because it is simple. I feel “Simple is the best” are the words for Uniqlo. I have tried to change my point of view about workers of Uniqlo in China. Their situation is very severe. Buying cheap clothes from Uniqlo is not good for our relationship with China. Their salary is low and their working conditions are very bad. Maybe in near the future some trouble will occur by some workers. If they get strike, the damages are terrific. Before we get trouble we need to manage the risks.
Genta

2. Tom Cruise goes with the flow

Please visit the following Website and read the article about Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz (click here).
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http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment-arts/view/tom-cruise-goes-with-the-flow

Watch the ET interview with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz on the set of Knight and Day at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ5HTtyBFh8

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3.1 Orlando Bloom

Uniqlo decided to recruit Orlando Bloom as the symbol of their winter collection. Orlando has already heard about Uniqlo from his friend, so he has a good image about Uniqlo. In the video he tries to advertise the quality, and low price (everyone can buy their items) of Uniqlo products.

Uniqlo sells to customers from all over the world. Last year, they opened some shops in foreign countries, and the shops have been popular there. By recruiting Orlando Bloom, Uniqlo can change its image from a Japanese company for only Japanese to a Japanese company for people of all over the world. I believe in their actions, and I wish them a lot of success in the future. According to the Mainichi newspaper, the company's profit has become smaller than it was last year. I believe they have the power to make Japan vital again. I want them to make more of an effort and create ideas like in this case.

Satoko Matsuda

1.1 Orland Bloom

I usually wear UNICRO clothes, so I agree opinion from Orland Bloom. He said that you don’t need to behave affectedly when you wear it.However, Not all men isn’t cool like him, so it may give image that UNICRO is for clothes for good looking person.He only repeat same thing from advertisement, however, I think Orland Bloom understand characteristic of UNICRO Bland very well. It has not only cheap price, but also best function. For example, Heat Tech is light and warm.