Lego Big Morl 'Afureru' 溢れる

Just released on July 22, 2009, here is the new single 溢れる ('Afureru' or 'Overflow') by the Japanese indie rock group known as Lego Big Morl



Starting out in March 2006 in Osaka, Lego Big Morl has quickly become a pretty popular group and has often appeared on both local and national Japanese TV and radio shows. Current members are Kanata Takehiro (Vocals & Guitar), Tanaka Hiroki (Guitar), Shintaro Yamamoto (Bass) and Asakawa Hiroshi (Drums). They will appear live at the SkyJamboree '09 in Nagasaki on Sunday, August 23 2009. For more information about this band, please visit their Official Website You can also listen to some more samples of their upbeat and catchy tunes on their MySpace page

Japanese Pig Rodeo 2009 Video

The 26th Annual Japanese Pig Rodeo was recently held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Ehime Prefecture, which is Japan's pork production capital. There were 40 men and women who participated in this year's "Bacon Bronco" all going for the grand prize of 50,000 yen (about $520). All the pigs weighed about 100 kilograms and the attending audience just laughed and applauded the 'Pig Pokes' who were in the rodeo:




The original Japanese news story can be read on Asahi News

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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Boom Boom Satellites: 'Back On My Feet'

The Boom Boom Satellites are a Japanese electronic duo (Michiyuki Kawashima and Masayuki Nakano) that has been making some of the world's best electronic/jazz/rock music since 1995. Below is a truly incredible video for their newly released single entitled 'Back On My Feet':






Also they very recently released a live DVD "Metomorphose 08 Live Cuts" and they will appear at Shibuya On Air East on Tuesday, July 28th. But, unfortunately, that show is already sold out. But they will also play at Summer Sonic '09 on Saturday, August 8th in Osaka. And on Sunday, August 23rd they will perform live at SkyJamboree '09 in Nagasaki. For more information about this duo, please visit their official website: Boom Boom Satellites

Aria Asia Live: 'Morning Sunshine'

In the spring of 2008, Aria Asia started out by playing solo violin in the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo. She quickly became very popular and has since worked with Do As Infinity and Japan's "Empress of Pop" Ayumi Hamasaki. Also, she will tour later this year with the world famous Kitaro. The below video features Aria Asia and her rock band in a recent live performance of "Morning Sunshine" in Tokyo:




Aria Asia's current band is Aria(violin), D・A・I (guitar), Acchi(bass) and DUCCI(drums). This group will appear today (Friday, July 24th) at the Fuji Rock Festival in the Gypsy Avalon starting around 7:00 pm. To find out more please visit the Aria Asia Official Site

TV in Cambodia: "Upside Down"

Here is a series of short comic segments from a Cambodian TV show known as "Upside Down" made for CTN's "My TV" which is, apparently, Cambodia's new youth Channel:





You can see more about these Cambodian TV shows at the English site Khmer Mekong Films Cambodia based in Phnom Penh.

Molice - 'Ms. Panic' Promo Video

Recently released on their "Doctor Ray" album, here is Molice's 'Ms. Panic' promo video:




For more information on this band, please visit their official website at Molice or check out their official Myspace page

1994 Japanese TV Video Release: Love Hotel Etiquette

This short but humorous and sexy Japanese TV video from 1994 demonstrates both bad and good love hotel etiquette when getting undressed together before having sex for the two-hour time limit:

Mass of The Fermenting Dregs - ハイライト

Yes, I have been posting often about "Masu Dore" lately, but, seriously, modern-day alternative rock music does not get any better than this incredible band from Kobe, Japan. Here is a digital YouTube audio clip for their awesome ハイライト ("Highlight") single:




To hear more, check out their Myspace Page And also, be sure to visit the official website of Mass of The Fermenting Dregs

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Who Are The Japanese Popstars?

Well, they're not Japanese and they don't even play 'pop' music, but the The Japanese Popstars are one of the most popular electronica/house DJ groups going these days. Check out this very cool video for their "Facemelter" single released earlier this year:



The Japanese Popstars are Decky Hedrock, Gary Curran, and Gareth Donoghue. This group will appear at the upcoming Fuji Rock Festival. You can find out more information and download about five hours of their music tracks for free at The Japanese Popstars Podcast

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!!!

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!?!?!?!

a flood of circle promo video

Here is a recent release called "Buffalo Dance" by a flood of circle:



a flood of circle will appear at the Fuji Rock Festival. To find out more about this band, please visit their official website

POLYSICS PROMO VIDEO Young Oh! Oh!

Just officially released TODAY, here is the Polysics PV "Young Oh! Oh!":



Polysics will appear at the upcoming Fuji Rock Festival To find out more about this band, please visit the Polysics Official Website

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Live Video

In this live video, Mass of the Fermenting Dregs performs three songs: "I F A Surfer", "Highlight (ハイライト Hairaito)" and "Bears (ベアーズ Beaazu)" live in Tokyo sometime in 2008:



Mass of the Fermenting Dregs is about to go out on their "World is Yours" extended tour and will appear at Shimokitazawa Shelter on Thursday, June 11th. However, that show is, apparently, already sold out!"#$&#$! To find out more about their upcoming tour, check the official Japanese Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Live Schedule

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Buffalo Daughter & Ami Suzuki: 'OK Funky God'

A couple years ago, in an somewhat unlikely matchup, the Japanese alternative rock/avant-pop group Buffalo Daughter of Grand Royal teamed up with Avex Trax pop singer/actor Ami Suzuki and released 'OK Funky God' on Suzuki's unsuccessful 2nd studio album entitled: 'Connetta' And, while the album did not succeed as a whole, the 'OK Funky God' track is, indeed, a winner! And the music video is truly stunning! Check it out right here:



Buffalo Daughter will appear with DE DE MOUSE on Friday, June 19th at the Shimokitazawa Townhall For more information, visit their official website: Buffalo Daughter

Ami Suzuki official website: 鈴木 亜美（すずき あみ）avex Official WebSite

Scandal: "SHOJO S" - "Young Girl"

Here is a new single release entitled "SHOJO S" or "Young Girl" by the Japanese power pop group from Osaka Scandal:Scandal is Haruna Ono (vocals, guitar), Tomomi Ogawa (bass, vocals), Mami Sasazaki (guitar,vocals) and Rina Suzuki (drums,vocals). To see more about this band, visit the : Scandal Official Website

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Promo Video

Released earlier this year, this is a very cool promo video entitled このスピードの先へ　(Kono Speed no Saki E) or "This Speed Ahead" by the Japanese alternative rock group Mass of the Fermenting Dregs:




To find out more about this up-and-coming band, visit their official website: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Also you can hear more of their alternative rock music at their official MySpace page: Mass of the Fermenting Dregs on MySpace

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