This blog offers selected features of alternative Asian TV segments, news stories, editorials, photos and more from Japan, Korea, India, China and many other Asian countries. This blog also includes some WTF Japanese, North Korean online videos, entertainment news, beautiful Chinese and Japanese models, and much more.
4/25/12
The Truth on China's Dangerous Holes
Via News on Japan April 25, 2012
Yesterday the world was stunned by the CCTV video of a teenage Chinese girl falling into a six-meter (19-foot) deep sidewalk hole in the city of Xi'an in northern China. She was rescued by taxi driver Wang Wei and the local fire department. She was unhurt and according to CNN her parents contacted Wang Wei to thank him for his brave rescue. Here is a news video about this from The Huffington Post:
Taxi driver turned hero - Wang Wei:
The article in the Huffington post also mentions that earlier this month a woman in Beijing died after a sidewalk collapse sent her plummeting into a pool of scalding water. But what the Huff Post and other mass media news organizations did not report is that this kind of accident occurs fairly often throughout China.
According to the blogger Liuzhou Laowai there have been many people (and at least one water buffalo) of Liuzhou, China that have unfortunately fallen into sidewalk holes, wells and cesspools. Most were taken to the hospital and treated for injuries but some did not make it. This blogger has been reporting and joking about the "ancient and noble art" of falling down holes for many years now and has a shocking archive of such accidents.
So why does this happen so often in China? Well, apparently, the necessary safety regulations either don't exist or they are not followed by companies involved in road work, sidewalk work and other public projects. Also, according to the Liuzhou Laowai "manhole covers are also regularly stolen for their scrap metal value". O.O
So why is that so? Well the only answer available for that inquiry is "Because China".
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4/24/12
NSFW Iiniku Ushijima Sexy Video
Via Dailymotion Here is a beautiful and NSFW sexy video of one of Japan's hottest gravure idols Iiniku Ushijima. Check this out:
iiniku ushijima by noji258 Be sure to get your favorite Iiniku Ushijima merchandise at Amazon Japan. Related: Iiniku Ushijima Photo by Julie Watai
iiniku ushijima by noji258 Be sure to get your favorite Iiniku Ushijima merchandise at Amazon Japan. Related: Iiniku Ushijima Photo by Julie Watai
NMA TV on NBA's World Peace Violence
Recently Metta World Peace aka. "Ron Artest" of the LA Lakers reverted back to his violent ways and now is in trouble once again with the NBA. His latest eruption happened in Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. World Peace started celebrating a slam dunk by pounding his chest and then suddenly he viciously elbowed James Harden's head and knocked him to the floorboards. This earned Artest a flagrant foul and a game ejection but, of course, he claimed it was unintentional:
"It was unfortunate that James had to get hit with an unintentional elbow," World Peace said. "I hope he's OK."However the NBA thinks otherwise and is now deciding on the length of Artest's upcoming suspension. This event is quite controversial with some fans claiming it was an accident and others saying that Artest should be banned from the NBA altogether. Either way this foul/accident is very disappointing for the NBA as this current season has seen an increase in violence on the court overall. Not missing a beat, Taiwan's News Media Animation TV just weighed in on this whole mess with a very funny 3D animation news video: Related: Taiwan's Take on NHL Playoff Violence
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4/23/12
Because China: Panda Bully on China Airways
In the above photo from China Airways we see the infamous Panda Bully who has been known to cause havoc in office buildings, kitchens and supermarkets throughout Asia and the rest of the world. Don't believe it? Think its Photoshopped? Well just watch the below video and keep reading:
According to Snopes the above photo is, in fact, a real panda named "Squee Squee" with his caretaker, Fu Jiang Lang on a trip to a zoo in the USA. China Airways is a sponsor of the panda sanctuary at Cheng Du and they donated two business class seats for the transfer of Squee Squee to his new home. They decided that giving him and his caretaker passenger seating would be much safer than putting the panda in the cargo hold. So the above photo is real and the TV commercials are for Panda Cheese by Advance Marketing for Arab Dairy. The background music is the Buddy Holly song "True Love Ways." And yes this is all old internets, but you know just like North Korea is Best Korea it is true that Old Internets is Best Internets.
Related:
Why, China Why? Because China #5
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4/21/12
Taiwan's Take on NHL Playoff Violence
If you have been following the NHL playoffs then you know about the recent rise of illegal hits, fights, violence, suspensions etc. And right on time, Taiwan's NMA TV has just published their funny 3D animation news clip about the many recent incidents in the NHL:
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Yu Darvish Dating A Japanese Porn Star?
Taiwan's Take on Tim Tebow
4/20/12
Japan's AKB48 Promoting Lesbian Sex?
Via Yahoo News/AFP April 20, 2012
The popular Japanese all-girl group AKB48 is now being criticized for promoting lesbian sex in a recent TV commercial for Puccho ぷっちょ candy sold by UHA Mikakuto. AKB48 is a song and dance group of about 90 young women who are very popular in Japan and have released other music videos that have also been criticized for being somewhat "homosexual" as well. Well here is the controversial TV commercial in question:
A behind the scenes video for this commercial can be seen here.
Related:
Learn Chinese From Sexy Lesbians
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4/19/12
DPRK Kimilsungia Flower Show 2012
Via SFGate April 18, 2012
As previously mentioned in our article on The 100th Birthday of Kim Il Sung in North Korea, this week features the annual Kimilsungia Flower Show in Pyongyang, North Korea. In the above photo a young woman seats a baby on a balcony railing for a photo in front of the "Kimilsungia" flower display. Photo by David Guttenfelder / AP.
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4/16/12
Julie Watai & mishmash* Debut Single "Roll of Love"
FLASH NEWS UPDATE: April 21, 2012 The original Japanese version of this song "Koi No Tamashii" is ranked as the number one best seller on Amazon Japan.
FLASH NEWS UPDATE: April 19, 2012
This debut single by mishmash* and Julie Watai is now ranked at the number one and number two positions for hit songs/most popular downloads on Amazon Japan:
Just released the other day, here is the short version of the international debut single by Julie Watai and mishmash* entitled "Roll of Love" with music video by Kerokeroking:
The long version of this song is available on iTunes and Amazon Japan. mishmash* aka. Toyoaki Mishima 美島豊明 is the sound programmer for the world-renowned musician and producer Cornelius. There is a rumor that this solo project could soon become a full-length album.
Related:
New Julie Watai Self Portrait
Julie Watai's 2012 Calendar
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4/15/12
The 100th Birthday of Kim Il Sung in North Korea
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Via Korean Central News Agency KCNA
Pyongyang, North Korea April 15 (KCNA) Today the entire world witnessed and exuberantly celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Kim Il Sung the eternal president and immortal father of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
This grand and esteemed occasion is also being commemorated this week by the annual Mass Games performance and the Kimilsungia flower show. Also an extra special child prodigy classic guitar exhibition will be featured with over 1,000 child prodigy guitarists playing many world-famous and classical works composed by the victorious general himself for a consecutive 48 hours without sleep and synchronized all together! This year's Mass Games will also include many gymnastic and supreme truth socialist expositions featuring one hundred thousand synchronized acrobats all performing inside the May Day Stadium - the world’s largest stadium ever built. This grand extravaganza also features over 50,000 perfectly synchronized sign flipper comrades that will present added color and imagery to this world famous and truly spectacular display of the Juche idea in the worker's paradise.
Below is a magnificent video of Friday the 13th's celebratory performances from the first day of the April Spring Friendship Art Festival (ASFAF). This festival features many talented, high level Asian singers, musicians, clowns and circus performers from inside Best Korea and other countries:
This very special day of worldwide celebration and pageantry of the eternal supreme commander's 100th birthday was also marked by the world's greatest ever fireworks display as seen below in this exclusive Reuters news video:
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North Korean Version of Take on Me
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4/13/12
Lollipop Chainsaw Video Game Trailers
From Kodakawa Games, Grasshopper Manufacture and Warner Brothers Games here are the trailers for the upcoming worldwide release of the Lollipop Chainsaw ロリポップチェーンソー video game. This big-name game features a main character named "Juliet" who is a blonde-haired Japanese/American cheerleader/fighter with a wide array of attack weapons used to destroy zombies. One of her weapons is her boyfriend's decapitated head named "Nick" who is featured in the "Nick Popper," "Nick Toss" and "Nick Shoot" assault modes. Nick's head can also be put on a headless zombie to control it. Indeed, it is very possible that this game may turn out to be the funniest WTF Japanese street fighter ever released! Lollipop Chainsaw will be available from June 14, 2012. Be sure to watch these two brilliant trailers:
For more information please visit the official Lollipop Chainsaw website.
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4/12/12
Hentai Octopus Massage 'Outdo Human Touch' Health
Looks like a hot new hentai fashion health massage parlor in Tokyo, Japan, right?
Nope.
Actually the above photo is an ad for the Gintell store's new De'Aero Massage Chair in the Tropicana City Mall in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia.
Get one now and just sit back, relax and enjoy a healthy 'Outdo Human Touch' Octopus massage!
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Botan: Japan's First Fellatio Feline
China Sex Toy Factory NSFW Photos
4/10/12
North Korea vs South Korea = Worst Korea
Just in time for the North Korean satellite launch, here is a very powerful anti-war film entitled "The Front Line" by director Jang Hun. Through the views of some breathtaking battle scenes and heavy human emotional portrayals during the end of the Korean War, this film shows us the futility and senseless fighting over one hill dividing the North and South Korean armies. Based on a true story, this film is NSFW and NSFL. It is in Korean with English subtitles and was Korea's entry for the Oscars' Best Foreign Film category in 2011. Viewer discretion is strongly advised:
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4/8/12
Why Japan, Why? Because Japan!
Why Japan, Why? Because Japan! That is all.
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Remi Gaillard's Mario Kart Is Back!
4/5/12
4/3/12
Visit New North Korea Best Korea!
VISIT NEW NORTH KOREA BEST KOREA WITH NEW AND IMPROVED GREAT LEADER!! CALL NOW FOR YOUR NEW SPRING VACATION!
"You must visit us
We have luxury bus
Many new sites to see
No more scary times.
Now just for recreation
You very safe
Four star everything
Must come now
Just for recreation."
April 15th 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of national founder and eternal President Kim Il Sung. The occasion will be marked by Mass Games performance, the Kimilsungia flower show, child prodigy classic guitar exposition where 1,500 synchronized child guitarists will play classical works composed by the great leader for an entire 48 hours. 2012 Mass Games will also include two hour gymnastic and socialist realism extravaganzas featuring 100,000 synchronized gymnasts inside the world's largest stadium and will be performed every evening except Sundays. Streaming access to portions of all of these events will be provided through the Punch! ipad application and was made possible through an unprecedented creative visionary collaboration between a sovereign nation and an American technology company.Contact North Korea Tours for more information on this new travel campaign. Related: Elevator Sign in North Korea/Best Korea Kim Jong Il Invented Photoshop! 2011 North Korean Amateur Open Results
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4/2/12
Japan's Forever Alone Kissing Poster
Via Diginfo TV April 2, 2012
Remember last year when the development of Japanese Cats Ears For "Communication" aka "Necomimi" was revealed? Or how about Japan's Teledildonic kiss transmission device? Well now Keio University has unveiled a new prototype of their Forever Alone Kissing Poster aka "Pochiter." This interactive poster senses the distance of a person from itself and then reacts with a kiss and then a blush! Check out the below video and remember that this is NOT an April's fools joke:
"The current system only produces visual changes, but we could also include the scent of shampoo from the person's hair, or a lemon-flavored film on the lips, or a speaker that whispers "I love you." People who've tried this system advised us to do those things, so we think there's still plenty to be done. We've learned a lot from talking to users."
See also:
Japanese Virtual Web Sex Technology
Forever Alone Karaoke in Tokyo Japan
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3/30/12
China's Forever Alone Toy Robots
Just released yesterday by Lawrence Chen Films, here is a very cute and somewhat sad short film entitled "Made in China." This mini movie depicts the birth, onset of self awareness, forever alone lifestyle and the ultimate Entombment of a Machine. Check it out:
"Made in China" was created by the following film crew:
Director and DP: Lawrence Chen
Writers: Lawrence Chen and Hagan Wong
Producer: Tiffany Shi
1st AD and AC: Eddie Chen
Operators: Eddie Chen and Michael Chang
Production Coordinator: Michael Chang
Editors: Lawrence Chen and Hagan Wong
Music: Ryan King
See also:
Liu Bolin: China's #1 'Forever Alone' Artist
Coming Soon: Attack of The Japanese Baby Robots!
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3/28/12
Mayu of Cutie Pai by Julie Watai
Just released today here is another amazing Julie Watai photo of Mayu from the anime music/techno pop idol group Cutie Pai. Julie Watai is an active member of the Cutie Pai unit under the name of "Eye Taso" or 「あいタソ」.
Here is Cutie Pai's winning performance of "Music Rendezvous" ミュージック・ランデヴー on the popular Japanese TV Show "Idol Heaven Tournament Nuki Ten" 勝ち抜き!アイドル天国!!ヌキ天:
Be sure to pick up a Cutie Pai CD on Amazon!
Related:
Iiniku Ushijima Photo by Julie Watai
New Julie Watai Self Portrait
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