Japan's 'Instafamous' ambassador aims to regain clout in Jakarta

Kenji Kanasugi knows the number of 'likes' gains influence in net-savvy Indonesia

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Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi poses in front of the Japanese flag. (From the Japanese Embassy's Instagram)

KOYA JIBIKI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- From claypot to curry and mie ayam, the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia's 155,000 Instagram followers usually know what local dish Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi had for lunch.

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