Japandering

== English == === Etymology === Blend of Japan +‎ pandering; emerged in the early 2000s. === Noun === Japandering (usually uncountable, plural Japanderings) (slang, informal) The phenomenon of Western celebrities or actors appearing in Japanese television commercials, often for products they would not promote in their home countries; these ads are usually marked by an absurd, high-energy, or surreal tone, catering to Japanese consumer tastes. ==== Usage notes ==== While Japandering appears to be a gerund, it does not seem to have a verb form nor has Japander seen significant usage.