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Japanese culture through Fanta commercials (English and Chinese subtitles)
2007-08-27 03:48:00 The following video is a collection of hilarious Fanta commericials. Every commercial takes place in a Junior high school class and each has a weird teacher heading the class (Samurais, rappers, Bruce-Lee type teachers etc.). You can really learn a lot about Japan ese culture as the students interact with the various teachers as each teacher ... More About: Culture , English , Chinese , Japanese
Jawdropping, J-blogging Matsuri (Summer-fest)
2007-08-26 04:33:00 Japanese culture permeates through San Francisco [link] Al Jareeza on the rising strength of the Japanese army [link] The emergence of Shinjuku in ten seconds [link] Japanese television program examines the intelligence of babies [link] Free Japanese fairytales in English [link] Oppressive heat continues to plague Osaka [link] Japanese magic-more than meets the “mind” [link] Police to raid homes of maritime self ... More About: Summer , Blogging , Fest , Drop
Ronald McDonald and the Japanese soccer playing robot
2007-08-26 02:17:00 I have posted about curry-flavored icecream, raw deer meat, hamburger candy as well as other weird combinations making their debut in Japan . In the following video, we see a robot playing soccer with none other than a Japanese Ronald McDonald. I am not sure who thought of pairing the two up, but well, it is ... More About: Robot , Soccer
Hamburger flavored candy?
2007-08-25 03:54:00 I came across this candy called “Everyburger” in Lawson. It’s is chocolate and caramel in the shape of a hamburger. I was hesistant at first with, you know, eating anything that remotely hinted at a combination of sugar, chocolate and hamburgers. Yet, I had to go with my gut feeling (hunger) on this one and ... More About: Candy , Urge
Everything you ever wanted to know about Japan
2007-08-25 03:07:00 BBC aired this segment about Japan ese cultural influence, its population problems, technology, and the rights of women (etc.) in 2000. However, for anyone wanting to know anything about Japan today, this video provides a great deal of insight. Enjoy! More About: Wanted
In hot water
2007-08-20 16:44:00 The following videos are from a Japanese show called “Island 24 hours.” There have been several segments of this show where old men and young women build up the courage to wade in extremely hot water. This woman takes a dip. An old man called dacho (ostrich) gives it a go. More About: Water
Jaw-dropping, J-blogging Matsuri (Golden dragons 2)
2007-08-17 01:08:00 Jinro Shoju delivers inebriating commercial [link] Exploring authentic amored core kits for mecha fans [link] More foreign students staying on longer in Japan [link] Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki-the heart and soul o Osaka [link] Japanese woman wonders if she could change the world with a longer nose [link] More About: Blogging , Dragon , Golden , Drop , Dragons
Japanese scientist unveils cooky robot
2007-08-13 14:50:00 Check this robot out. He responds to touch. I am not sure what practical purposes this thing would serve but it looks like something may eventually come of this. I am thinking this is a step in the direction of creating robotic Eikaiwa English teachers. But I could be wrong. More About: Robot , Scientist , Japanese , Veil , Robo
Japanese rose eating commercial
2007-08-12 23:50:00 Japanese women eats rose to promote Asatsumi mineral water. I am not sure how the two are connected. Perhaps the mineral water is also used to water roses or perhaps tastes like roses. Mineral water that tastes like roses is pretty weird to conceptualize, though. I hope it doesn’t have thorns in it, and I ... More About: Commercial , Japanese , Rose , Eating , Merc
I am Yu, not you, and he is mi
2007-08-09 18:24:00 Lost in translation. Hilarious! I will let this video speak for itself.
Mayor Akiba?s peace declaration and world vision
2007-08-08 18:30:00 The mayor of Hiroshima gave a speech on supporting democracy and peace around the world while eliminating the need to resort to aggression. It is great that the people of Hiroshima have chosen not to gloss this point in their history over. We must never forget the past no matter what heartbreaking or traumatic events ... More About: Peace , World , Declaration , Mayor , Vision
The Simpsons in Japan
2007-08-08 18:19:00 Here is one of my favorite Simpson episodes. Homer and the gang head off to Japan and give their take on Japanese culture and customs. It is hilarious to say the least. Homer and Bart get put in a Japanese prison. Check it out. More About: The Simpsons , Simpsons
Jawdropping, J-blogging Matsuri (4)
2007-08-08 01:02:00 The secrets of the Japanese hostess bars brought to light [link] Bad cops to wear hello kitty armbands [link] Anti American Museum in North Korea [link] Sega UFO Machines Now Feat. Snoopy; Desparate Fathers Breathe Sigh Of Relief [link] The Controller: Armchair combat professionals [link] Toyota Group Output 10+ million vehicles in ‘08 [link] Getting Pregnant in Japan - Part Two: ... More About: Blogging , Ping , Blogg , Drop
American teachers? views on the Atomic Bomb
2007-08-07 18:31:00 The following video was covered by a Japanese network and emphasized the fact that many American teachers still teach their students that dropping the atomic bomb was necessary in order to end the war. One war veteran can even be seen telling students that he was “satisfied” after the bomb was dropped. It is my ... More About: Views , Bomb , The A , Teachers
BBC on Hirohito?s role in WWII
2007-08-07 03:47:00 Commemorative ceremonies have taken place around the world to remember those who perished in the atomic bomb blasts. The lost of so many lives was primarily due to decisions made by those in power. When we reflect on horrific events such as the latter, the question that comes to mind is, “Who was responsible for ... More About: Role
Hikedi Matsui becomes first major league Japanese player to hit 100 homerun
2007-08-06 18:20:00 Yankee’s team member Hideki Matsui hit his 100th homeroom and set a record by being the first Japanese major leaguer to do so. Enjoy this video. It is going to be a classic. More About: Player , League , Major , Homer
Ramport (Old School NES Japanese Commercial)
2007-08-06 18:08:00 Now this video brought back memories of the old days when I used to play NES. Simple graphics and great gameplay were the only things you needed in those days. Check out those graphics–really state of the art, right? Nintendo made a version of Rampart for the SNES as well. More About: Commercial , School , Japanese , Old School , Merc
Jawdropping, J-blogging Matsuri (Golden Dragons)
2007-08-06 00:45:00 Today we are going to hold a golden dragon ?Jawdropping J-blogging Matsuri? featuring some of the hottest blogs about Japan. Iirashai!!! Rabbit shaped tomatoes are the latest fad in Kyushu [link] Formula One Grand Prix to blaze through Tokyo streets [link] Bento art energizes Japanese children’s lunch boxes [link] World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya [link] Britian may also have to ... More About: Blogging , Ping , Blogg , Dragon , Golden
Japanese car will combat drunk driving
2007-08-05 16:43:00 Nissan is working on developing a car which is equipped with a breathalizer, perspiration and facial sensors as well as a host of other technological innovations to combat drunk driving. When the car detects that a person has been drinking or is otherwise impaired, it locks up and issues warnings. This technology is definitely neccessary ... More About: Driving , Japanese , Drunk , Combat , Drunk Driving
Japanese soccer team being booed during national anthem performance
2007-08-05 16:22:00 Check it out for yourself. (China vs Japan). It seems that old wounds never heal. Playing the national anthem and seeing the hinomaru flag merely ignited a flame of hatred and intolerance in the crowd. The following was reported by Japan probe earlier. The Yomiuri Shinbun also reports that Japanese fans were pelted with ... More About: National , Performance , Soccer , Team
Producers of ?Ask a ninja? on Japanese TV
2007-08-05 16:01:00 The legendary guys and makers of “Ask a ninja” were interviewed by a Japan ese network in English. These guys talk about the business of making movies and the secret of making it big as well as a couple of other unexpected things. Check it out. The video will seem a bit fuzzy and dark for ... More About: Ninja , Japanese , Prod , Produce
Engrish Everywhere
2007-08-05 15:48:00 The great folks over at Engrish .com have given us the opportunity to see some of their most insteresting “Engrish” pictures. For all of you who don’t know, Engrish is poorly written, oftentimes misspelled, nine times out of ten hilarious written English on signs, softdrinks, and countless other products in Japan as well as other parts ... More About: Where
Living in Tokyo
2007-08-05 00:38:00 I have just moved to Tokyo and comparatively speaking people here are a little less open to foreigners speaking Japan ese than other places in Japan. I find that people may be startled if I ask them a question in Japanese and perhaps are used to either foreigners as tourist and not bonafied residents or have ... More About: Living , Ving
Jawdropping, J-blogging Matsuri (3)
2007-08-03 03:48:00 This is the third ?Jawdropping J-blogging Matsuri? featuring some of the hottest blogs about Japan. Iirashai!!! Patriotic Koreans angered by kids wearing karate suits at Taekwondo park [link] Macintosh upping the anty with eye catching commercials in Japan[link] The Japanese konbini and cheese kobo connection [link] Princess Tenko makes a triumphant return to the stage [link] Alien registration cards for ... More About: Blogging , Ping , Blogg , Drop
Abe, facing pressure to resign, accepts foreign minister?s resignation
2007-08-02 18:17:00 Prime Minister Abe has accepted Mr. Akagi, the foreign minister’s resignation. This decision comes in light of mounting opposition against the prime minister’s party as well as growing support for his resignation. More About: Resign , Foreign , Resignation , Fore
Is Blackjack Japanese or Black?
2007-08-01 07:31:00 Here is a very funny video about two Japanese high school girls fighting over whether or not a man called “blackjack” is a foreigner (gaikokujin) or Japanese (nihonjin). They start out by having a decent conversation and a little debate but things take a turn for the worse. They even resort to having a kung ... More About: Black , Blackjack , Lack
Jawdropping J-Blogging Matsuri 2
2007-08-01 02:32:00 This is the second ?Jawdropping J-blogging Matsuri? featuring some of the hottest blogs about Japan. Iirashai!!! Civilians team up with police in catch those parked illegally in Japan [link] Freshness Burger Japan to release delectable SPAM burgers [link] Japanese ladies’ take a shot at cool biz [link] Great foreigner-friendly family onsen (hot springs) in Japan [link] Stormtroopers and Otakus ... More About: Blogging , Ping , Blogg , Drop
Native Japanese Gaijin Culture
2007-07-30 01:58:00 The word gaijin refers to foreigners or non-Japan ese as well as Japanese people who deviate from the norm. These videos are about the latter group. Japanorama covers everything from truckers, bikers, and drifting to the persecution of Japanese gaijin Christians. ... More About: Culture , Native
American soldiers gun down a samurai sword
2007-07-30 01:23:00 There apparently was a Japanese show which showcased American soldiers shooting at a samurai sword. I am not sure if this was supposed to be symbolic or not. Maybe it is entertaining in its own eerie way. On the other hand, I can’t imagine that Americans would like to see foreigners attacking their cultural icons ... More About: Soldiers , Samurai , Sword , Sold
Jawdropping J-blogging link matsuri
More articles from this author:2007-07-29 15:39:00 This is the first ever “Jawdropping J-blogging Matsuri” featuring some of the hottest websites about Japan. Pet bottles galore in Osaka [link] Prisoners in the Philippines get down and demonstrate the Japanese algorithm dance [link] Asahi’s upper house election predictions [link] Tokoroten–Algae based summer Japanese treat [link] Flying alarm clock does the trick [link] Mongolian Kokushuzan forced out of sumo ... More About: Blogging , Link , Ping , Blogg , Drop 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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