TV in Japan

Japan Probe is doing a wonderful job of blogging last night’s Kinchan no Kasou Taishou 2008 special starting with this amazing massage chair.

Following up on the amazing bubble popping toy of last year, C-Scout’s Trends in Japan blog has uncovered this year’s hot new toy popping sensation - The Endless Edamame.

This is how you make friends. With your parents. And your pokemon. On TV. In Japan.
Pokemon ranch (wiiware) japanese tv spotUploaded by HinataLovely

This is how you make a monster. As a robot. With the shakes. On TV. In Japan

This is how you park a car. Between two guard rails. With less than 1cm of extra space. On TV. In Japan.
Japanese Parking GameshowUploaded by vidyokanal

This is how you get kicked out of the Power Rangers. By abusing your power of long range air conditioning. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you express taste sensations. By wearing large fruit. And powdering your body. For maximum flexitude. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you make a private beta so awesomely worth it. By posting stuff that you’d never expect a giant conglomorate site to post. Like Johnny Socko. And his Flying Robot. That made news long ago. On TV. In Japan.

P.S. I’ll post some more of these here if you’re interested. Not everyone can get [...]

A long while ago now, I did an interview with the Wall Street Journal about TV in Japan.

In that article, wherein I was asked exactly why I do what I do here, I mentioned that as a young child I was exposed to the show (via videotape) Endurance from the BBC and was never the [...]

E.T. + Gremlins + Kung Fu + Steven Chow Awesomeness = CJ7 Can’t wait.

In cased you missed it from the other day, this is part of the Gaki No Tsukai special from the New Year.
And since it’s Sonny Chiba + Downtown it’s pretty much the greatest thing ever.

This is what happens when you feel the world has turned against you. And only your stone ball understands you. A stone ball that turns into a monster. Who likes to frolic. In the pool. On TV. In Japan.
Note: Subs included. Not that they’re going to help you understand.

This is how you combine comedy, pain and some sort of tongue fetish. On TV. In Japan.
japanese tongueUploaded by peach456

This is how you film a hidden camera show. From way back in the day. With squirting microphones. And giant plastic rocks. On TV. In Japan.
Hilarious Japanese TV ShowUploaded by thexcity

This is what happens. When men dress in suits. And then start to hit each each other. On TV. In Japan.

Via Youtuber KENKEN075.