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Japanese Style Aussies Love

You don’t have to be in Japan to reap the benefits of Japanese innovation, style and education: Japan’s hallmark quality and exciting design is widely available down under. From accessories to music programs, the state of the art Japanese lifestyle is closer than you think…

Suzuki Kizashi

The brightest new model from Suzuki hits the Australian roads in style…

“Kizashi,” the latest release from Suzuki, hits the markets with an auspicious start: the name is inspired by a Japanese word which means “a sign of good things to come.” There is little doubt that this model will have a happy destiny: with unprecedented luxury in the form of a leather interior finish, dual zone climate control and a keyless push start system, this sports sedan boasts cutting edge design and a 2.4 litre engine (131kW) and excellent handling capacities are sure to exhilarate. A key element in the appeal for the Aussie driver is the rigorous safety measures built into the Kizashi, including front, side and curtain airbags and ESP technology. The promise of a superior vehicle means many great times, smooth driving and memorable trips to come. Turn the ignition, invigorate your senses and kickstart good times on the road.
www.suzuki.com.au/kizashi/

Fujitsu Large-size Duct Inverter Air Conditioners

Fujitsu’s original technology means superior energy performance from its latest air conditioners.

Fujitsu has released two air conditioner models with exceptional energy saving capacities. The large duct inverter air conditioners are rated with #1 energy saving performance in Australia, and Fujitsu’s 20kW nearly matches this, rated at #2. With its hot climate, large duct air conditioners are particularly suitable for Australian homes, in that the air conditioning for the whole house is centralised with one indoor unit. This type of air conditioning suits the climate, but crucially is now also increasingly sustainable and compliant to Australia’s MEPS 3 regulations: lower energy consumption means cooler and greener living. A combination of intelligent engineering means that Fujitsu’s models have improved in energy efficiency by 20% on conventional models. A review of the structural installation of the units has also resulted in space saving #4 and #5 models - which now take up 16% less room than previously.

Yamaha Music Education Centre

Life-enhancing musical experience starts with Yamaha’s courses for children and adults!

Learning music is great exercise for your child's brain but Yamaha teachers also see their students learn valuable life skills. Improved memory and enhanced concentration are gained through regular practice while frequently performing for peers builds self confidence. Above all, learning music is great fun. YMEC offers courses suitable for children from 3 ½ years of age as well as classes for adults. Instruments include keyboard, piano, violin, drums and electric guitar. Yamaha lessons explore a range of fundamental musical skills including pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, tone colour and musical form to develop a child’s musical ear. Yamaha engages a team of highly qualified teachers who are supported by worldwide resources. Over the last 40 years more than 50,000 Australian children have enrolled in Yamaha lessons. For further information: 1300 139 506 or yamahamusicschool. com.au

Sharp Aquos

The connoisseur’s choice in home entertainment takes TV to a new level

Get a load of Sharp’s LC46LB700X 46" 100Hz LED Backlight LCD TV – the prodigious TV model that comes with a truly astounding line-up of cutting edge features. The Sharp Aquos features a built-in Blu-ray player and a X-Gen panel with a full-array LED backlight panel as well as a full suite of AV and PC connections. Aquos delivers unprecedented degrees of black and images that project incredible depth as a result of its ultra-high contrast ratio. The impressive picture quality is complemented by a piano black design offering breathtaking style. The AQUOS LB series ensures a full cinematic experience with superior quality sound achieved through the TruSurround HD, bass enhancer and digital amplifier. If you are mystified by all the technicalities, you will surely be sold on the fact that the Aquos topped the charts as the bestselling LCD TV sold in Japan in 2009 (figures based on the GfK Japan survey).

Japanese Beer-Kirin's "Megumi"

Kirin’s Megumi beer has taken off and is the hip young thing of the moment in Aussie beer culture

Looking for a local taste of cool Japan? You may not have guessed it, but your local watering hole might just be the place to head: there is now a Japanese beer being brewed in Australia, Kirin’s Megumi. With sales doubling last year alone, this is the fastest growing beer brand in Australia. There is a very well-established beer, or biiru culture in Japan, reflected in the name of this beer - Megumi means “blessing” and reflects the Japanese notion that elements such as the taste of quality beer are a gift from nature. You might recognise the distinctive Kirin label, designed with a calligraphy stroke that signals #1. The calligraphy alludes to Kirin’s distinctive edge in beer culture – their first press beers - as well as the clout that this brand carries. Another significant Japanese element of the label is the depiction of a mythical beast, which foretells the coming of a joyous and festive time. Be sure not to let the beast down!

Citizen “Eco-Drive Super Titanium”

Keep Time with Citizen’s Steadfast Watch Technology

Featherlight, slick and near indestructible… a description worthy of a superhero, perhaps? Citizen’s "Eco-Drive Super Titanium" Collection offers watches unperturbed by the jolts in the fabric of time: innovative space-age technology translates into durable time pieces. Made from a fusion of lightweight titanium, these watches are five times harder than other stainless steel models and boast a surface that rates 1200 on the Vickers scale, which assesses hardness using a diamond probe. This is complemented by Citizen’s signature ion-plating technology, whereby an electron beam heats the titanium to 2000ºC in a vacuum, pressure-bonding the ionized titanium to become the coating for the watch, resulting in improved scratch resistance and finishing. The "Eco-Drive Super Titanium" collection comes in several different styles for men and women, and are available with chronograph or analogue functions.