“Signing with the Yankees has given me a new sense of determination,” the 39-year-old outfielder said Tuesday after a workout in Kobe. “This is a unique team, a team that can have a player like Alex Rodriguez as a pinch hitter is special and to be part of that is exciting.”This season could be another All-Star performance for the 10-time Golden Glove outfielder. See also: Ichiro Suzuki's Baseball Throwing Demo Videos
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.
1/16/13
Ichiro Suzuki Begins Spring Training
Via The Washington Post January 15, 2013
Not wasting any time, Ichiro Suzuki has started this new year off with early spring training in Kobe, Japan. Last year he was traded to the New York Yankees and batted .322 with five homers, 27 RBIs and 14 steals. Prior to being traded he was batting .261 with the Seattle Mariners. This jump in performance helped earn him a new $13 million, two-year contract with the Yankees.
1/13/13
Bowie's "Where Are We Now?" #6 on UK Top 40
In addition to the recent high ranks on the iTunes charts, David Bowie's new single "Where Are We Now?" is currently #6 on the The Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart. This is Bowie's highest UK chart entry in the past 20 years when 'Jump They Say' reached Number 9 in 1993. The album that includes this single "The Next Day" has also performed very well on the iTunes charts and will be officially released on March 8th.
Related:
New David Bowie Single & Album Comeback
David Bowie Concert Tickets 2013?
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1/12/13
David Bowie Concert Tickets 2013?
Earlier today we discovered this page for email updates on David Bowie Concert Tickets! As stated in the above screen grab "Sign up to be notified as soon as David Bowie tour dates are announced." This appears to be good news for Bowie fans, but we cannot confirm the possibility of a Bowie concert tour at this time.
UPDATE: A second site with possible Bowie concert tickets has been discovered here.
Related:
New David Bowie Single & Album Comeback
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1/7/13
New David Bowie Single & Album Comeback
On this day his 66th birthday, January 8th 2013, David Bowie has made a long-awaited, surprise comeback into the spotlight with the release of a new single "Where Are We Now?" and a pre-release announcement of his upcoming new ablum entitled "The Next Day" on his official website and iTunes.
NEWS UPDATE: Via iTunes Store Top 10 Songs January 8, 2013 "Where Are We Now?" is currently #1 on the UK and Sweden iTunes charts. Also it is now rated at #2 in Finland and #4 in The Netherlands.
Here is the music video "Where Are We Now?"
Here is the official press release:
New York, NY--January 8, 2013--In the early morning hours of Tuesday the 8th January, Iso/Columbia Records released a new single by David Bowie titled 'Where Are We Now?' exclusively launching in the iTunes Store in 119 countries. David Bowie's first new album in ten years and his 30th studio recording, THE NEXT DAY is also available as a pre-order on iTunes with a wide release scheduled for March. January the 8th is of course David Bowie's birthday, a timely moment for such a treasure to appear as if out of nowhere. Throwing shadows and avoiding the industry treadmill is very David Bowie despite his extraordinary track record that includes album sales in excess of 130 million not to mention his massive contributions in the area of art, fashion, style, sexual exploration and social commentary. It goes without saying that he has sold out stadiums and broken ticket records throughout the world during this most influential of careers. In recent years radio silence has been broken only by endless speculation, rumor and wishful thinking ....a new record...who would have ever thought it, who'd have ever dreamed it! After all David is the kind of artist who writes and performs what he wants when he wants...when he has something to say as opposed to something to sell. Today he definitely has something to say. Produced by long term collaborator Tony Visconti, 'Where Are We Now?' was written by Bowie, and was recorded in New York. The single is accompanied by a haunting video directed by Tony Oursler which harks back to David's time in Berlin. He is seen looking in on footage of the auto repair shop beneath the apartment he lived in along with stark images of the city at the time and a lyric constantly raising the question Where Are We Now? "The moment you know, you know you know" resonates from the new single's lyric. Now we all know...David Bowie has been in the recording studio...just when we least expected it!!And here are the track listings for the new album:
The Next Day tracklisting Standard Version: 01. The Next Day 3:51 02. Dirty Boys 2:58 03. The Stars (Are Out Tonight) 3:56 04. Love Is Lost 3:57 05. Where Are We Now? 4:08 06. Valentine's Day 3:01 07. If You Can See Me 3:16 08. I'd Rather Be High 3:53 09. Boss Of Me 4:09 10. Dancing Out In Space 3:24 11. How Does The Grass Grow 4:33 12. (You Will) Set The World On Fire 3:30 13. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die 4:41 14. Heat 4:25 Total (Approximately) 53:14 Deluxe Version 01. The Next Day 3:51 02. Dirty Boys 2:58 03. The Stars (Are Out Tonight) 3:56 04. Love Is Lost 3:57 05. Where Are We Now? 4:08 06. Valentine's Day 3:01 07. If You Can See Me 3:16 08. I'd Rather Be High 3:53 09. Boss Of Me 4:09 10. Dancing Out In Space 3:24 11. How Does The Grass Grow 4:33 12. (You Will) Set The World On Fire 3:30 13. You Feel So Lonely You Could Die 4:41 14. Heat 4:25 Bonus tracks: 15. So She 2:31 16. I'll Take You There 2:44 17. Plan 2:34 Total (Approximately): 61: 03For more information visit davidbowie.com Related: David Bowie Reflects on Comeback David Bowie Comeback Part II
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1/5/13
Best Japanese TV Commercials of 2012
Since the world did not end on December 21st, we can now safely look back and laugh at some of the Best Japanese TV commercials of 2012! This nine plus minute collection of some of the funniest, most bizzare and seriously WTF TV ad spots is brought to us by youtuber JPCMHD. And, for sure, these classic commercials will be taken down soon so check them out now!
See also:
VPN's "Midnight Cooking" Enka TV Show
Japanese TV Fishing = Tentacle Porn (NSFW)
This is Japanese TV. That is All.
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12/30/12
Happy Chinese 2013 New Year of Snake
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Get your free Happy Chinese 2013 New Year's wallpaper here. Here's wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us!
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Japan vs NYC New Year's Celebration
Happy Chinese New Year 2012!
12/29/12
How Can Japanese Sumo Survive?
Via Next Media Animation TV December 27, 2012
For the past 10 years or so, professional Japanese Sumo wrestling has seen a steady decline in popularity as it has suffered from fixed matches, links to organized crime, bar room brawls in Roppongi, a marijuana scandal and illegal gambling on baseball etc. The failure to produce a Japanese superstar wrestler has also driven away many long-term fans as well.
So how can Japanese Sumo survive? Well, Taiwan's Next Media Animation TV has some funny ideas:
The above reminder is courtesy of Mr. T who also wrote: "Hey, Happy New Year of the Snake!"
Related:
NMATV: Japanese Sumo 3D Animation News
12/26/12
Hot Japanese Model Mitsu Dan in Sexy Promo
Via Rocket News 24 December 26, 2012
Last week the very hot Japanese model Mitsu Dan engaged in a super sexy promotion of the DVD release of "Safe House" or "Dangerous Run デンジャラス・ラン" (Japanese title) at the Hotel Ibis in Roppongi, Tokyo. During her promo appearance, Dan called herself “Dangerous Dan” and answered some "dangerous" questions in like fashion. On which movie star would she like to have a date with she replied “I’d like to make out with Ryan Reynolds while being spanked by Denzel Washington.”
And in case you may now be somewhat interested in this promiscuous promoter, she is currently starring in the Japanese film entitled "Be My Slave" or 私の奴隷になりなさい in which she plays the role of an office lady (OL) turned sex slave. Here is the official Japanese trailer for this film:
See also:
Beat Takeshi Kitano's "Outrage Beyond"
Trailer for Jackie Chan's "Chinese Zodiac" Movie
"Seeking Asian Female" Movie Trailer
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12/24/12
DPRK's Moranbong Band Destroys The World
Via North Korea December 23, 2012
Released yesterday, here is North Korea's Moranbong Band performing an instrumental version of "Without A Break" in celebration of the Democratic People's Republic of Best Korea's recent satellite launch. It is said that this song commemorates the "bravery and fortitude of the country’s military". This robust and epic performance was broadcast on KCNA TV. The Moranbong Band is an attractive, all-female and very talented group that made its debut performance earlier this year in July. When watching this video, look closely at the on-stage video screen and you can see the entire world explode into a ball of fire at 4:18!!! WTF?!?!?! O.O
Related:
DPRK Best Korea Launches Best Satellite
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12/23/12
VPN's "Midnight Cooking" Enka TV Show
Vermillion Pleasure Night was a very funny, offbeat late-night TV comedy show that was so popular some DVDs of the show were released as well as a CD of the show's many soundtracks. In addition to that, a complete collection of all the Vermillion Pleasure Night show segments was released in early 2009. For a TV show that was only on the air for about a half year in 2000, that's really something special, indeed.
In this short skit, two beautiful Japanese "cooking teachers" ham it up while singing karaoke-style enka and showing us how not to prepare seaweed soup, pickles and curried rice on VPN's "Midnight Cooking" TV segment. This version includes English subtitles and will probably be taken down soon so check it out!
Related:
OH! Mikey: "Our New Life in Japan"
Funny Japanese TV: "Oh Mikey!"
12/21/12
Let's Have a "Happy Ending" Today!
December 21, 2012 - 12-12-12 is finally here. So in celebration of this "End of Times" day, let's all have a "Happy Ending" day today! Above fine art photograph by Paulo Nunes.
See also:
How Christmas Dies in Shijiao, China
Coming Soon: Attack of The Japanese Baby Robots!
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12/20/12
North Korea's KCNA Misses The Joke
Via Beijing Cream December 20, 2012
Just last month The Onion named Kim Jong Un "The Sexiest Man Alive" and this fooled the Chinese State Media’s People’s Daily Online!
Now the above press release from North Korea's Central News Agency KCNA shows that it has been duped into believing 4chan's brutal joke!
See also:
People's Daily: Kim Jong Un "Sexiest Man Alive"
Kim Jong Il & Om Yun Chol Win Olympic Gold!
Visit New North Korea Best Korea!
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12/18/12
Japan's Recent Election by NMA.TV
On Sunday Shinzo Abe and his Liberal Democratic Party butt buddies defeated the previous Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the Democratic Party of Japan. Mr. Pooper is now Japan's seventh prime minister in the past six years. Abe was forced to resign the leadership back in 2008 from a bowel illness caused by ulcers. Well now he is back. But just before the election Taiwan's NMA.TV weighed in once again with their hilarious look at the matchup between Abe and Noda:
See also:
Australian Election Taiwan News CGI Report
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12/17/12
Kraftwerk Live in Tokyo @ NO NUKES
Kraftwerk performs "Geiger Counter" and "Radioactivity" live in Tokyo at Makuhari Messe on July 7, 2012. This performance was part of the No Nukes 2012 music festival which was started by composer Ryūichi Sakamoto and included many celebrity musicians and bands. All of the event's proceeds were donated to the anti-nuclear group Sayonara Genpatsu of which Sakamoto is a member.
See also:
Makoto Wada Anti Nuclear Poster
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Jailed: A Foreigner in a Chinese Prison
Here is the very shocking story of Dan Cancian - a New Zealander who was living and working in China until the day he was suddenly attacked by three Chinese men. He was forced to defend himself and was badly injured, arrested and given a five year sentence for the crime of "self defense." There is more to this horrific tale in his video entitled "This Is The Real China":
See also:
North Korean Concentration Camp Drawings
The Making of "Nothing To Envy" Film
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12/14/12
From Emotionless Japan "Tailly" Is Unveiled
In the past two years or so, we have seen some really creative, high-tech Japanese "communication" devices unveiled like Japan's New Communication w/ Yourself Invention, Japanese Cats Ears For "Communication" and Japanese Virtual Web Sex Technology which features the "PenisTron" and a "Communication Hole Rider" that allows users to anonymously experience virtual sex via the internet. It's all somewhat complicated but apparently we humans "can still have sex because it's just data." O.O
Now a company known as Kiluck, which handled the production of the “necomimi” or "cat's ears", brings us the all new excitement communication device known as "Tailly", the tail that wags when you get excited! This has to be seen to be believed:
From Kiluck's official kickstarter page we found the following description: "Tailly is a wearable wagging tail which reacts to the user’s heart rate. When you wear Tailly, you’ll radiate cuteness and happiness!"
Mmmmmkkkaaaayyy, so what about just smiling, laughing and actually saying your true feelings instead?
Nope.
Why?
Because Japan.
We expect this device to become very popular, very quickly in Japan when released. It will be available in various colors:
See also:
WTF Japanese Yahoo Auction of The Earth!
Because Japan: Japan Automatic Door Co.
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12/13/12
Christmas in Japan w/ Bling Bling Dogs
Here is a cool photo of some bling bling dogs all dressed up for another exciting day of Christmas in Japan!
See also:
Hyadain's "Single Hell" Japanese Xmas
12/11/12
DPRK Best Korea Launches Best Satellite
Via ABC News/AP December 12, 2012
An American space expert said North Korea has succeeded in launching a satellite into space. Jonathan McDowell of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics said late Tuesday from Cambridge, Massachusetts, that the three-stage Unha-3 rocket launched early Wednesday morning delivered the satellite into orbit and constituted "a perfect success for North Korea." Continued...Most likely, today's surprise launch went something like this: PYONGYANG CELEBRATION NEWS VIDEO UPDATE: FLASH UPDATE: North Korean satellite 'tumbling out of control,' US officials say See also: People's Daily: Kim Jong Un "Sexiest Man Alive" Visit New North Korea Best Korea! Elevator Sign in North Korea/Best Korea
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