#Kotaro Tokuda

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Samurai Football by Nissin Japan

Japanese freestyle footballer, Tokuda Kotaro, shows his impressive skills while donning the iconic Samurai armour. He has won a number of sponsored competitions such as the Red Bull Street Style World Final in Lecce and the Red Bull Street Style in 2012. 

I imagine this is how Samurai Blue played in the World Cup. 😎

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Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Payment Partner Visa Launches Global Marketing Campaign Featuring Football Superstar to Help Fans Defeat Fear of Missing Out this Summer

Visa, the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, announced that professional footballer and face of Visa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia global marketing campaign, Zlatan Ibrahimović, will return to the tournament with Visa and join football fans in Russia this summer.

“I have been telling the world that I will be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Visa is now helping me and fans around the world get in on the action,” said Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Whether travelling to the tournament or watching from home, Visa’s fast and easy payments will help fans catch every moment of the FIFA World Cup.

In Russia, fans will spend less time online and more time focused on the pitch, by utilising the more than 3,500 point-of-sale terminals and 1,000 mobile concessionaires that have been equipped with the latest in payment innovation – whether it is a dip, tap or swipe.

Fans at home can also join in on match-time excitement through the eyes of Zlatan armed with Visa’s exclusive access during the tournament.

The brand’s FIFA World Cup campaign, “Visa’s Ultimate FIFA World Cup FOMO” will document Zlatan’s journey to the tournament and his return to the FIFA World Cup stage, showcasing the ease of contactless payment technology throughout his adventure.

The brand and Zlatan will help fans defeat FIFA World Cup FOMO by offering a glimpse into what takes place behind-the-scenes at the world’s largest sporting event, leveraging the brand’s exclusive access to the centre circle and team warm-ups prior to official matches.

Zlatan is joined by a top roster of global social media influencers to ensure all fan FOMO is defeated. A first for Visa, the five football, lifestyle and fashion influencers – representing Germany (freekickerz), Japan (Kotaro Tokuda), Mexico (Pamela Allier), United Kingdom (Chris MD), and Russia (Tatiana Vasilieva) – will serve an integral role within the brand’s global marketing campaign.

Several influencers will be featured throughout different campaign films and give their millions of followers insight into how the brand’s innovative payment technology and exclusive access helps keep fans connected to the tournament.

“Visa is committed to enhancing the fan experience at sporting venues around the world and FIFA World Cup is no exception.

“Our FIFA World Cup campaign is focused on helping football fans across the globe not miss a moment of the action, whether that is by implementing innovative new ways to pay in-stadium or by giving fans at home a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the tournament,” said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa Inc.

Shot by award-winning directors, Traktor, the creative campaign follows Zlatan’s journey back to the FIFA World Cup.

Developed globally and shot in the United Kingdom, the campaign features a combination of more than 20 hero and social films, and spans television broadcast, digital, video, social, print and out of home.

Visa was a four-time Global winner of the World Branding Awards in the Credit Cards category.

The article Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup appeared first on World Branding Forum.

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Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Payment Partner Visa Launches Global Marketing Campaign Featuring Football Superstar to Help Fans Defeat Fear of Missing Out this Summer

Visa, the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, announced that professional footballer and face of Visa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia global marketing campaign, Zlatan Ibrahimović, will return to the tournament with Visa and join football fans in Russia this summer.

“I have been telling the world that I will be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Visa is now helping me and fans around the world get in on the action,” said Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Whether travelling to the tournament or watching from home, Visa’s fast and easy payments will help fans catch every moment of the FIFA World Cup.

In Russia, fans will spend less time online and more time focused on the pitch, by utilising the more than 3,500 point-of-sale terminals and 1,000 mobile concessionaires that have been equipped with the latest in payment innovation – whether it is a dip, tap or swipe.

Fans at home can also join in on match-time excitement through the eyes of Zlatan armed with Visa’s exclusive access during the tournament.

The brand’s FIFA World Cup campaign, “Visa’s Ultimate FIFA World Cup FOMO” will document Zlatan’s journey to the tournament and his return to the FIFA World Cup stage, showcasing the ease of contactless payment technology throughout his adventure.

The brand and Zlatan will help fans defeat FIFA World Cup FOMO by offering a glimpse into what takes place behind-the-scenes at the world’s largest sporting event, leveraging the brand’s exclusive access to the centre circle and team warm-ups prior to official matches.

Zlatan is joined by a top roster of global social media influencers to ensure all fan FOMO is defeated. A first for Visa, the five football, lifestyle and fashion influencers – representing Germany (freekickerz), Japan (Kotaro Tokuda), Mexico (Pamela Allier), United Kingdom (Chris MD), and Russia (Tatiana Vasilieva) – will serve an integral role within the brand’s global marketing campaign.

Several influencers will be featured throughout different campaign films and give their millions of followers insight into how the brand’s innovative payment technology and exclusive access helps keep fans connected to the tournament.

“Visa is committed to enhancing the fan experience at sporting venues around the world and FIFA World Cup is no exception.

“Our FIFA World Cup campaign is focused on helping football fans across the globe not miss a moment of the action, whether that is by implementing innovative new ways to pay in-stadium or by giving fans at home a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the tournament,” said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa Inc.

Shot by award-winning directors, Traktor, the creative campaign follows Zlatan’s journey back to the FIFA World Cup.

Developed globally and shot in the United Kingdom, the campaign features a combination of more than 20 hero and social films, and spans television broadcast, digital, video, social, print and out of home.

Visa was a four-time Global winner of the World Branding Awards in the Credit Cards category.

The article Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup appeared first on World Branding Forum.

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Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Payment Partner Visa Launches Global Marketing Campaign Featuring Football Superstar to Help Fans Defeat Fear of Missing Out this Summer

Visa, the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, announced that professional footballer and face of Visa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia global marketing campaign, Zlatan Ibrahimović, will return to the tournament with Visa and join football fans in Russia this summer.

“I have been telling the world that I will be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Visa is now helping me and fans around the world get in on the action,” said Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Whether travelling to the tournament or watching from home, Visa’s fast and easy payments will help fans catch every moment of the FIFA World Cup.

In Russia, fans will spend less time online and more time focused on the pitch, by utilising the more than 3,500 point-of-sale terminals and 1,000 mobile concessionaires that have been equipped with the latest in payment innovation – whether it is a dip, tap or swipe.

Fans at home can also join in on match-time excitement through the eyes of Zlatan armed with Visa’s exclusive access during the tournament.

The brand’s FIFA World Cup campaign, “Visa’s Ultimate FIFA World Cup FOMO” will document Zlatan’s journey to the tournament and his return to the FIFA World Cup stage, showcasing the ease of contactless payment technology throughout his adventure.

The brand and Zlatan will help fans defeat FIFA World Cup FOMO by offering a glimpse into what takes place behind-the-scenes at the world’s largest sporting event, leveraging the brand’s exclusive access to the centre circle and team warm-ups prior to official matches.

Zlatan is joined by a top roster of global social media influencers to ensure all fan FOMO is defeated. A first for Visa, the five football, lifestyle and fashion influencers – representing Germany (freekickerz), Japan (Kotaro Tokuda), Mexico (Pamela Allier), United Kingdom (Chris MD), and Russia (Tatiana Vasilieva) – will serve an integral role within the brand’s global marketing campaign.

Several influencers will be featured throughout different campaign films and give their millions of followers insight into how the brand’s innovative payment technology and exclusive access helps keep fans connected to the tournament.

“Visa is committed to enhancing the fan experience at sporting venues around the world and FIFA World Cup is no exception.

“Our FIFA World Cup campaign is focused on helping football fans across the globe not miss a moment of the action, whether that is by implementing innovative new ways to pay in-stadium or by giving fans at home a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the tournament,” said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa Inc.

Shot by award-winning directors, Traktor, the creative campaign follows Zlatan’s journey back to the FIFA World Cup.

Developed globally and shot in the United Kingdom, the campaign features a combination of more than 20 hero and social films, and spans television broadcast, digital, video, social, print and out of home.

Visa was a four-time Global winner of the World Branding Awards in the Credit Cards category.

The article Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup appeared first on World Branding Forum.

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Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

FIFA Payment Partner Visa Launches Global Marketing Campaign Featuring Football Superstar to Help Fans Defeat Fear of Missing Out this Summer

Visa, the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, announced that professional footballer and face of Visa’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia global marketing campaign, Zlatan Ibrahimović, will return to the tournament with Visa and join football fans in Russia this summer.

“I have been telling the world that I will be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Visa is now helping me and fans around the world get in on the action,” said Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Whether travelling to the tournament or watching from home, Visa’s fast and easy payments will help fans catch every moment of the FIFA World Cup.

In Russia, fans will spend less time online and more time focused on the pitch, by utilising the more than 3,500 point-of-sale terminals and 1,000 mobile concessionaires that have been equipped with the latest in payment innovation – whether it is a dip, tap or swipe.

Fans at home can also join in on match-time excitement through the eyes of Zlatan armed with Visa’s exclusive access during the tournament.

The brand’s FIFA World Cup campaign, “Visa’s Ultimate FIFA World Cup FOMO” will document Zlatan’s journey to the tournament and his return to the FIFA World Cup stage, showcasing the ease of contactless payment technology throughout his adventure.

The brand and Zlatan will help fans defeat FIFA World Cup FOMO by offering a glimpse into what takes place behind-the-scenes at the world’s largest sporting event, leveraging the brand’s exclusive access to the centre circle and team warm-ups prior to official matches.

Zlatan is joined by a top roster of global social media influencers to ensure all fan FOMO is defeated. A first for Visa, the five football, lifestyle and fashion influencers – representing Germany (freekickerz), Japan (Kotaro Tokuda), Mexico (Pamela Allier), United Kingdom (Chris MD), and Russia (Tatiana Vasilieva) – will serve an integral role within the brand’s global marketing campaign.

Several influencers will be featured throughout different campaign films and give their millions of followers insight into how the brand’s innovative payment technology and exclusive access helps keep fans connected to the tournament.

“Visa is committed to enhancing the fan experience at sporting venues around the world and FIFA World Cup is no exception.

“Our FIFA World Cup campaign is focused on helping football fans across the globe not miss a moment of the action, whether that is by implementing innovative new ways to pay in-stadium or by giving fans at home a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the tournament,” said Lynne Biggar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Visa Inc.

Shot by award-winning directors, Traktor, the creative campaign follows Zlatan’s journey back to the FIFA World Cup.

Developed globally and shot in the United Kingdom, the campaign features a combination of more than 20 hero and social films, and spans television broadcast, digital, video, social, print and out of home.

Visa was a four-time Global winner of the World Branding Awards in the Credit Cards category.

The article Visa Returns Zlatan Ibrahimović to the 2018 FIFA World Cup appeared first on World Branding Forum.

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The perfect freestyle football skills. | w/ Kotaro Tokuda

The perfect freestyle football skills. | w/ Kotaro Tokuda

The perfect freestyle football skills. | w/ Kotaro Tokuda Tokura is a 25-year-old who lunges, flips and makes other acrobatic moves that most freestyle footballers haven’t yet perfected. Because of his nimble footwork and nation of origin, most international media dubbed his technique the ‘ninja style’. Watch his freestyle football skills filmed on his trip to India. One of the most exciting…

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Kotaro Tokuda - The perfect freestyle football skills

Tokura is a 25-year-old who lunges, flips and makes other acrobatic moves that most freestyle footballers haven’t yet perfected. Because of his nimble footwork and nation of origin, most international media dubbed his technique the ‘ninja style’. Watch his freestyle football skills filmed on his ...

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Samurai in Brasil

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Far away, on the other side of the world...An armor-clad SAMURAI travels alone to Brazil to hone his skills. Our warrior is Japan's Freestyle Football champion Kotaro Tokuda (Tokura). What fate awaits him...?

Kotaro Tokuda // Samurai in Brazil

This man is BEYOND RIDICULOUS.

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Best commercial ever!!

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Japanese baller Kotaro Tokuda dazzled his way to the world freestyle football title, winning the Red Bull Street Style 2012 World Final at the Roman amphitheatre of Lecce (Italy) in front of World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Pippo Inzaghi. The rules of the game are simple – each battle lasts three minutes with the ballers exchanging possession of the football every 30 seconds. The sport combines talent, style, creativity and skills. To reach the level the World Finalists have, one needs to train up to 8 hours per day.Italy greats Cannavaro and Inzaghi handed the trophy over to the 22-year-old Japanese.

"Like" if you like Kotaro Tokuda freestyle.