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Pizza-La has come up with this funny train advert for its new toppings - the basil leaves are not part of the photo, but have been attached to its surface for a 3D effect.

Return to cool

It is almost one month after Softbank took over what used to be Vodafone Japan. After what could only be described as a mediocre brand under Vodafone (David Beckham and the Ferrari handset, anyone?), Softbank has injected some much needed cool with these funky ads and of course a huge choice of equally good-looking handsets.

Suntory with new flavours

Suntory has made an addition to its premium line of chu-hi drinks and has again kept an eye on the season - the new flavours are grape and pear.

Asahi goes premium, too...

Another new premium happoshu, this time from Asahi with Zeitaku Biyori set for release on November 7.

Morinaga goes premium

Morinaga has come up with a premium version for its Mt. Rainier coffee brand which looks suspiciously like Starbuck's.

Levis

Levis has picked up on the recent surge in popularity of dark denim jeans in smart, sharp cuts among working women in their 20s and released a line targeted at this group with Levis Lady's Style.

Pepsi & Levis

Pepsi has teamed up with Levis for this campaign.

Softbank takes over

From last Sunday, Vodafone has disapeared from Japan as all shops were rebranded under the Softbank logo. Softbank has also started a massive promotion campaign offering a free iPod nano to all new customers purchasing a 705SH handset.

Suntory

Suntory has come up with Japonais Gold, a premium beer in a package that uses elements of rinpa painting to remind of traditional Japan.

Haagen Dazs

Haagen Dazs Japan has released a number of new and limited flavors for autumn, among them Banana Caramel Tart.