Japanese TV 'Glee' With Akebono

Via New York Magazine and Youtube

1/20/10

By Adam K. Raymond

"Glee is about to make its debut in Japan and just like Americans, the Japanese make promos in anticipation of such events. But Americans don't make promos like this. Featuring two adorably fat sumo wrestling tweens, retired sumo great Akebono and a cast of fly girls, this promo should result in Super Bowl level ratings. As Akebono would say, "So fun, so Fox!"

Here are two trailers for the upcoming Japanese TV version of this show:

Tokyo Night Sky Drive Video

By cat2525jp



See more at enjoy driving

Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 New Models

Yesterday the Tokyo Auto Salon was held in Makuhari Messe, Chiba. In case you missed it, here are a few clips of some of the featured new car models via Youtube:







Also don't miss the Japanese Models @ Tokyo Auto Salon 2009

New Cup Noodle Japanese TV Commercial

Two space aliens shooting cheese and a beautiful foreigner screaming and speaking Japanese! WTF! Here is a very funny TV CM for the all new Cup Noodle double cheese curry:

Official Movie Trailer: Final Fantasy XIII

Just released on January 1, 2010 via Youtube, here is the official eye-popping movie trailer:







This Japanese movie (with English subtitles) is now exclusively available at Final Fantasy XIII Utima

Uniqlo Japan Steel Guitar Techno Video

Filmed all over Japan, this fast-motion, tilt-shift Uniqlo Japan Steel Guitar Techno Video is just spectacular:

Trailer: My Girlfriend is The President

Just released by Alcot, here is the official trailer for the upcoming Japanese video game: 幼なじみは大統領 "OSANANAJIMI HA DAITOURYOU" or "My Girlfriend is The President":



Well, I can "imagine" but I'm not exactly sure "how" this game is supposed to be played!?!?! Also, despite the fact that this video game will be sold "all over the universe" (i.e. in Japan only), somehow it appears as though some magical hero, a panda and some guy's young Japanese girlfriend will apparently save the world! YATTA!!!

CNN News Video: Marriage Hunting In Japan

September 8, 2009

Long work hours have many Japanese turning to "marriage hunting" agencies. CNN's Morgan Neill reports.



Via Breaking News Videos From CNN.com

Trailer Video for 'Robo-Geisha'

Inspired by the almighty News on Japan 3Yen.com I have added the below trailer video for Robo-Geisha:



And, yes, it is going to be a 'real' Japanese movie but, no, I have no idea WTF it is going to be about!?!?!?!

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: 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

Cooking With Dog: Japanese Cooking Videos

Cooking With Dog: Japanese Cooking Videos

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

Honda Unveils Walking Assist Device

Via 3Yen.com

Japanese Plant 'Midori-san' - First Botanical Blogger

Via Telegraph.co.uk:

Midori-san, which lives on the counter of a Japanese café, writes regular updates with the help of sensors attached to its leaves.

The detectors pick up electronic signals on the surface of the plant, which responds to light and human touch.

The data is then combined with weather and temperature information and translated into chatty blog posts using a computer algorithm.

Midori-san is a hoya kerrii, which are more commonly called "sweetheart plants" because of their heart-shaped leaves.

And here is a link to Midori-san's Blog (Japanese)

Japanese TV: Chimpanzee Rides Segway

Via Japan Probe