TV in Japan

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 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

Is is possible? Has a Japanese production company (maybe the best prod co possible) decided that having a presence on YouTube is actually a *good* thing? It certainly seems that way as what seems to be the offical YT page of Gaki No Tsukai has posted their entire 2007 New Year’s show that premiered just [...]

This is how you learn from the problems of others. Specifically, how to be aware when you have a weight problem. And if you happen to be a cat. On TV. In Japan.
Japan's fat cat Papi-chanUploaded by Lalarine
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Via Japan Probe.

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

Via Youtuber KENKEN075.

This is how you create an international sensation. Using ESL. As a form of entertainment. And embarrassments. On TV. In Japan.
Pick up chicksUploaded by japan4000
Via Japan Probe!

This is how you make an entrance. Swinging on a rope. And wearing black pants. On TV. In Japan.
NOTE: This is famous comedian Egashira 2:50. You can learn more about him here.

This is how you entertain a nation. If you’re one person. And feel comfortable in a black unitard. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you make TV in Japan. Turn on cameras. Add dogs. And a dash of laughing heads. Viola. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you make someone move fast. By sticking them behind a screen. And handing them a bikini. And putting sixty seconds on the clock. And then asking them to wow you. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you continue to engage celebrities. In a way more interesting way that the casual sit-down. By bum rushing them with amazing weirdness. On TV. In Japan.

Via Japan Probe originally!

This is a new Japanese series which just premiered and is really worth checking out.
It’s basically a combination of Pushing Daisies and Journeyman with a distinctive Japanese flavor.
Part One:
Online Videos by Veoh.com
Part Two:
Online Videos by Veoh.com

This is how you are able to overcome your entirely terrible reputation. By playing along with goofy Japanese TV hosts. Mostly. On TV. In Japan.
Part One:

Part Two:

Part Three:

Again, thanks to morizaemon. Who rules.

This is how you bring technology into your act. By interacting with a talking ATM. A non-functioning ATM with amazing comedic timing. On TV. In Japan.
BONUS: There’s a Brain Age joke in here. Seriously.

Thanks go again to YTuber morizaemon.