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Japanese Gov Hopes Pop Music Sells Bonds

Japanese Gov Hopes Pop Music Sells Bonds

(LinkAsia News: 6/22/12) The Japanese government and the hugely popular girl pop group AKB48 have teamed up to sell government bonds that will help pay for post-tsunami reconstruction. But as contributor Nicolas Ito reports, many Japanese wonder if AKB48 fans are the right target audience.

Japanese Gov Hopes Pop Music Sells Bonds

(LinkAsia News: 6/22/12) The Japanese government and the hugely popular girl pop group AKB48 have teamed up to sell government bonds that will help pay for post-tsunami reconstruction. But as contributor Nicolas Ito reports, many Japanese wonder if AKB48 fans are the right target audience.
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