Uniqlo Japan 'Branches Out' To Paris

Here are some screen shots of some Japanese Uniqlo models totally 'branching out' to Paris:

Live Video: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

Recently released on YouTube, here is a very good, multi-camera shot video of Mass of The Fermenting Dregs live at the Daikanyama Unit in Tokyo on September 22, 2008. And having seen them just a couple months ago, I have to say that this video really captures the intensity of Mass Dore and their fans quite well. Of course, you want to turn up the volume all the way:



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North Korean Beer Video: Taedonggang Beer

In apparent first, North Korea airs beer commercial on state TV

KWANG-TAE KIM, Associated Press Writer
July 3, 2009

Via Los Angles Times

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In an apparent first, North Korea — a country that struggles to feed its 24 million people — has aired a beer commercial on state television.

The advertisement, which lasted nearly three minutes after a news program on Thursday, showed a grinning Korean man with sweat on his face holding a glass of beer, with a caption that read, "Taedong River Beer is the pride of Pyongyang."

The commercial said the beer relieves stress and improves health and longevity. It also showed images of a pub it said was in the capital of Pyongyang, filled with people drinking."

Continued...



HEY DPRK! LET'S PARTEEEYYYY!!!

David Bowie Sings 'Girls' in Japanese

OH BY JINGO!!! This is a very rare recording of David Bowie singing Girls in Japanese! This song was written by David Bowie and Erdal Kizilcay and it was released as a single by Tina Turner on her 1986 "Break Every Rule" album.

And following that, Bowie recorded two versions of this song - one in English and this version here in Japanese! ZEHI KITTE KUDASAI!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!

Beautiful Asian Women Video 2009

Here is a video of many very beautiful Asian women from all over Asia. It's only nine and a half minutes, but I could watch if forever:

Japanese Fashion Model Robot 2009

Not exactly a supermodel, indeed. Its the all new HRP-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Japan and unveiled at the recent Japan Fashion Week 2009 in Tokyo. The price of this 'model' is $1.97 million! Quite an expensive entry into the Uncanny Valley:



Via Dumpbase.net

detroit7 Live: Printemps de Bourges, France April 22, 2009

detroit7 rocked and rolled a completely sold-out crowd on the first night of France's largest music festival known as the Printemps de Bourges held recently in Bourges, France. This is a very exclusive music festival held every year for four to seven days. In the past, many famous bands have made their breakthrough performances at this event. Check out detroit7 jam the crowd hard with their newly released hot single Cold Heat:



And be sure to follow the ongoing detroit7 World Tour

Japanese Women Loincloth Liberation News Video

Reuters reports on the recent comeback of FUNDOSHI ("loincloths" in English) for the liberation of Japanese women:




Well, it would have been a better news report if Reuters had shown an actual woman wearing a liberating loincloth as I had hoped it would. I guess I'll believe it when (and if) I see it. Perhaps it may be time to move to Kyoto?!?!

Takashi Murakami Animation Video for Louis Vuitton

The Andy Warhol of Japan: Takashi Murakami yes, the same artist who created a million dollar Japanese Jack Off Statue has done it again with this eye-popping animation for Louis Vuitton:



Also, check out Murakami's well-known Japanese TV commercial INOCHI

Japanese Claymation Video 'Pussycat'

Last August I featured an awesome Japanese claymation short film called 'Chainsaw Maid'

Well I just discovered that Takena Nagao (aka "TEINU") has done it once again with another brilliant black comic work entitled "Pussycat":



Be sure to see more of this incredible artist's work at his official website: Takena Nagao

unkie Promo Video 'blink'

Here is a new promotional video called 'blink' by unkie:



And check out my review of unkie from last year: Detroit Rock City Review 2008

unkie is Tokie (bass), Yutaka Aoki (Guitar) and Horoshi Kido (Drums).

See and hear more at unkie Myspace

detroit7 Live Video: Hollywood March 29, 2009

detroit7 jams one of their early Japanese singles "OWARI HAJIMARI" at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on Sunday, March 29:




For more information on detroit7's current world tour check out the official schedule at detroit7 to tour the world!!

detroit7 Live Video: San Francisco March 28, 2009

detroit7 rocks out a really great new song: 'Mr. Kato On The Road' at The Independent in San Francisco on March 28:



Soon from now The Tokyo Trio will travel to Europe to continue their exciting world tour of international indy rock, grunge rock and also some hardcore punk rock too in The Black White Europe Tour

And on Wednesday, April 8, detroit7 will perform with CONDKOI and The Unseen in Paris at Glazart.

So, there is no doubt, this will be one very powerful show that, obviously, has already excited some members of CONDKOI:



Yes, indeed, this landmark event will be talked about for years to come at the Glazart I really wish I could be there! WHOAH!!!

detroit7 Live Video: Seattle March 27, 2009

detroit7 performs 'Why?' live at Seattle's High Dive:




detroit7 is currently on their Black and White World Tour 2009 and will appear at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29.

detroit7 Promo Video 'Cold Heat'

Here is a new promo video 'Cold Heat' from detroit7:



This sexy rocker is from their previously released 'detroit7 BABYLON Live Album (2009)' album which coincides with their recently launched detroit7 Black and White World Tour 2009 Also, look for their latest release: detroit7 (2009)

In case you missed them last year, check out my review: detroit7 Live @ DETROIT ROCK CITY @ Chelsea Hotel 2008.2.25

See more at the official Japanese/English website of detroit7

WHO THE BITCH IS BACK!

Yes! One of my very favorite Japanese underground bands: WHO THE BITCH is back:

Hi! Jack!


Video link by 3Yen News on Japan


I saw them last year here in Tokyo and they were awesome: Who The Bitch - Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4 Review And very recently they released a new mini album "ミラクルファイトde GO! GO! GO!" Check it out on their Who The Bitch Myspace page


And be sure to visit their really cool WHO THE BITCH OFFICIAL WEBSITE

David Bowie's DJ remix by Benny Benassi

Via Bowienet.com News

Benny Benassi began performing this remix track live back in March 2008 and 'DJ' quickly became a big favourite on the UK dance club circuit.

Soon this track will be officially released through Positiva in June 2009: the 30th anniversary of the original single's world wide release in June 1979.

Cooking With Dog: Japanese Cooking Videos

Cooking With Dog: Japanese Cooking Videos

Japanese 'Louis Armstrong' sings 'What a Wonderful World'

Via 3Yen

Wired Video: Nintendo DSi Review

Wired.com's Chris Kohler and Daniel Dumas review the
Nintendo DSi which is now ONLY available in Japan.

Via Wired.com