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Poupéegirl
, was a Japanese avatar and fashion community where users upload photos of their clothes and earn website currency to dress up their avatars. Created by CyberAgent, Poupéegirl was first launched on February 28, 2007, and relocated to Ameba in 2009. Poupéegirl ended updates for the website on August 31, 2013, before finally closing on March 31, 2015. During the years when Poupéegirl was active, the website had over 560,000 users in 2009. In addition to their website services, they released a line of licensed video games for the Nintendo DS, all published by Alvion, as well as a Facebook game. History On February 28, 2007, the website was launched and was initially managed by CyberAgent. However, on March 3, 2008, Poupéegirl Inc. was officially established and extended services to mobile phones. In 2009, the website moved to Ameba. Poupéegirl briefly launched a Facebook application titled "Poupée Boutique" on July 21, 2010, which was then closed on November 18, 2010, due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Networking
A social network is a social structure consisting of a set of social actors (such as individuals or organizations), networks of Dyad (sociology), dyadic ties, and other Social relation, social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for analyzing the structure of whole social entities along with a variety of theories explaining the patterns observed in these structures. The study of these structures uses social network analysis to identify local and global patterns, locate influential entities, and examine dynamics of networks. For instance, social network analysis has been used in studying the spread of misinformation on social media platforms or analyzing the influence of key figures in social networks. Social networks and the analysis of them is an inherently Interdisciplinarity, interdisciplinary academic field which emerged from social psychology, sociology, statistics, and graph theory. Georg Simmel authored early structural th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanrio
is a Japanese entertainment company. It designs, licenses, and manufactures products focusing on the ''kawaii'' ("cute") segment of Japanese popular culture. Their products include stationery, school supplies, gifts, and Fashion accessory, accessories, which are sold worldwide, including at specialty brand retail stores in Japan. Sanrio's best-known character is Hello Kitty, a cartoon cat and one of the most successful marketing brands in the world. Besides selling character goods, Sanrio takes part in film production and publishing. They own the rights to the ''Mr. Men'' characters and Japanese licensing rights to the ''Peanuts'' characters. Their animatronics branch, Kokoro Company, Ltd. (''kokoro'' being Japanese for "heart"), is best known for the Actroid Android (robot), android. The company also runs several KFC franchises across Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture. History Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio on August 10, 1960, then known as the Yamanashi Silk Company using in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Properties Established In 2007
The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It is a network of networks that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries a vast range of information resources and services, such as the interlinked hypertext documents and applications of the World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mail, internet telephony, streaming media and file sharing. The origins of the Internet date back to research that enabled the time-sharing of computer resources, the development of packet switching in the 1960s and the design of computer networks for data communication. The set of rules (communication protocols) to enable internetworking on the Internet arose from research and development commissioned in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Fashion
Japanese street fashion refers to a number of styles of contemporary modern clothing in Japan. Created from a mix of both local and foreign fashion brands, Japanese street fashions tend to have their own distinctive style, with some considered to be extreme and imaginative, with similarities to the haute couture styles seen on European catwalks. History As early as the 1950s, there were a few brands specially catered to street fashion, such as Onitsuka Tiger (now known as ASICS). In addition, the emergence of strong youth culture in the 1960s and 1970s that continues today (especially in Harajuku, a district in Shibuya, Tokyo) drives much of the development of new styles, looks, and fashion subcultures. The rise of consumerism, which played an important part in Japan's "national character" during its economic boom in the 1980s, continues to influence fashion purchases, even after this economic bubble burst in the 1990s. These factors result in the swift turnover and variabili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dress-up Video Games
Dress-up is a children's game in which costumes or clothing are put on a person or on a doll, for role-playing or aesthetics purposes. In the UK the game is called dressing up. In the mid-1990s, dress-up games also became a video game genre in which customizing a virtual character's appearance is the primary focus. Paper dolls The extension of playing dress up onto dolls made of paper can be traced back as far as the mid-1700s. They have enjoyed great popularity around the world, as they are relatively cheap to produce, yet still offer a rich, dress up experience. They had been published in books, in newspapers and in magazines. In the 20th century, the genre was dominated by dolls created by artist Tom Tierny. Virtual dress-up Early dolls In the mid- to late 1990s, webmasters began creating interactive virtual dress-up games in which a person could drag and drop clothes onto a paper doll-like image. One of the most notable early adaptors of virtual dress up technology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4gamer
''4Gamer.net'' is a Japanese video game website operated by Aetas Inc. It was launched in August 2000. Overview The site initially focused on "western games" such as FPS and RTS genres,ゲームサイト大手の4Gamer.netを8億円で買収--デジタルハーツ (Major game site 4Gamer.net was acquired in 800 million Yen) CNET Japan the video gaming market, along with s and dating simulations. Today, ''4Gamer.net'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nozomi Tsuji
, known professionally by her birth name (born June 17, 1987) is a Japanese media personality, singer, and blogger. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese girl band Morning Musume. Tsuji later found success with related groups Mini Moni and W. She has participated in the shuffle groups 10-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, and 11Water, H.P. All Stars, as well as being a member of the Morning Musume splinter group Morning Musume Otomegumi Early life Tsuji was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the second and youngest child of two daughters. Career 2000–2004: Morning Musume and Mini Moni In 2000, when Tsuji was twelve years old, she auditioned for the pop group Morning Musume. Group producer Tsunku originally planned on selecting only three members; Rika Ishikawa, Hitomi Yoshizawa, and Ai Kago were chosen. He made the decision to add Tsuji as a fourth member, creating Morning Musume's fourth generation. " Happy Summer Wedding" was released on May 17, 2000, marking Tsuji's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Hirayama
is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films including '' Waterboys'' (2001) and Lovers' Kiss (2003). Hirayama was born in Kuroiso, Tochigi, Japan, which is now part of Nasushiobara. Aya made her acting debut in 1999 with '' Tengoku no Kiss'', a Nippon Television drama, at the age of 15. Subsequently, she established herself as a television regular with appearances in many Japanese TV dramas. In 2001, Hirayama played significant parts in the television drama '' Fighting Girl'' and the film '' Waterboys''. Hirayama's most notable acting role to date is her leading appearance as Yoko in the 2004 South Korean movie '' Fighter in the Wind''. In 2005, Hirayama played the title character Haruka in the Japanese television drama '' Haruka 17''. Filmography Film *'' Waterboys'' (2001) *''Lovers' Kiss'' (2003) *''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo The Movie 2'' (2003) *'' Fighter in the Wind'' (2004) *'' Black Jack'' (2005) voice *'' Atagoal'' (2006) voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaela Kimura
, is a Japanese pop rock singer, lyricist, fashion model and television presenter. Career Born in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan to a Japanese mother and British father, Kimura started working as a model in 2002 for the Japanese magazine '' Seventeen''. She went on to host the morning television show ''Saku Saku'' from April 14, 2003 to March 31, 2006. Kimura released her only indie single, titled "Level 42", but it was later released as her major label debut single on June 23, 2004, after she signed with Columbia Music Entertainment. The song was used over the end credits of ''Saku Saku''. On October 27, Kimura released her second single, " Happiness!!!", which was followed by her debut album, '' Kaela'', on December 8, 2004. Following the release of her third single, " Rirura Riruha", on March 30, 2005, Kimura saw her fanbase grow considerably. The song was used in a series of Vodafone commercials in Japan and helped make her a household name. It sold over 100,000 copies, her best-sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revlon
Revlon, Inc. is an American multinational company dealing in cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care. The headquarters of Revlon was established in New York City on March 1, 1932, where it remains. Revlon was founded by brothers Charles and Joseph Revson, and chemist Charles Lachman. Revlon products are sold in 150 countries and the company has many global locations including Mexico City, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Sydney, Singapore, and Tokyo. On June 16, 2022, Revlon filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It was emerged from bankruptcy on May 2, 2023. History Founding and Charles Revson control (1932–1975) Revlon was founded in New York City on March 1, 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression, by Jewish American brothers Charles Revson and Joseph Revson along with a chemist, Charles Lachman, who contributed the "L" in the Revlon name. The three men started with one single product, a new type of nail enamel and pooled their resources to develop a unique man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maybelline
Maybelline New York (formerly The Maybelline Company and Mabelline and Co.), trading as and commonly known as simply Maybelline ( ), is an American multinational cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care company, based in New York City. Founded in Chicago in 1914, it has been a subsidiary of French cosmetics company L'Oréal since 1996. History The Maybelline Company was founded in Chicago by pharmacist Thomas Lyle Williams in 1915. Williams noticed his older sister Mabel applying a mixture of Vaseline and coal dust to her eyelashes to give them a darker, fuller look. He adapted it with a chemistry set and produced a product sold locally called Lash-Brow-Ine. Williams renamed his eye beautifier Maybelline in her honor. In 1917, the company produced Maybelline Cake Mascara, "the first modern eye cosmetic for everyday use", and Ultra Lash, the first mass-market automatic, in the 1960s. In 1967, the company was sold by Williams to Plough Inc. (now Schering-Plough) in Memp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
