Facebook used as marketing tool in Japan

Facebook used as marketing tool in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuko Kishikawa (L), an employee of Oirantan, a popular curry restaurant in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, takes pictures of curry at the restaurant on April 20, 2012, to post on ''F&B Ryohin Takeo,'' a Facebook page where the city of Takeo promotes local products and small businesses. (Kyodo)

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