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Uninspired Product Names

Usually I am able to find many interesting product names here in Japan. But sometimes companies can't take the time to create something inspiring, something to make me want to really buy the product.Deep Harmony by Roots. Just your average can of coffee... ...full story at Mottekaero

from Mottekaero on Tue, Jun 17 2008

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