TV in Japan

Gyagu Manga Biyori, which translates directly as Good Day for Gag Manga is a fascinating look into quickie manga culture.
Imagine it as a kind of Liquid Television for Manga/Anime with each short episode diving into an entirely different style and type of anime.
For example, here’s a short “drama” all about the sticker industry:

And then [...]

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

This is how you learn to use the chopsticks. And then take on the masters. And then, become the master! On TV. In Japan.

Thanks to DBSboy for the tip!

This is pure Japanese pop. Vocals. And visuals. On TV. In Japan.
NOTE: Who can tell me the name of the song? I need to know.

This is how you put on a show. When you’re proficient at the YoYo. And like to wear black. On TV. In Japan.

BOUNUS: Black’s performance from the YoYo Championship’s last year.

So I have no idea what this is. Other than awesome. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you bring East & West together. With excellently fashionable BAPE clothing. On TV. In Japan.

Via

This is how you show off. If you’re an owl. On TV. In Japan.

I don’t get to say this often (in fact, never) but I’ve got an actual exclusive here on TV in Japan. At least for the next six hours or so.
Why (and what) you may ask? The awesome team that creates the Meth Minute39 (that’s be Dan Meth & the rest of his crew from Channel [...]

Barack Obama has not only admitted knowledge of Obama City in Japan but has in fact called it a “nice town”.
NAISU TOWN DAby pocarisweater
Of course, he may not be aware of some of the other things going on there in his name.
Japan Probe has done a magnificent job of tracking this story for us [...]

This is how you entertain the otaku. If they’re into dudes. Who dress like ladies. On TV. In Japan.

This is how you reinvent yourself. From badass to badass truck driving Elvis-type. On TV. In Japan.

Via Patrick’s great blog.

This is how you make a statement. By replacing bowling balls with breasts. However, what that statement is I have no idea. On TV. In Japan.

BONUS: The same woman (her name is Fuko and yes she has 47-inch chest) appearing on a New Year’s special with Star Wars music behind her.

The Beastie Boys have long been favorite artists of mine. I got into them early and have never really left (althought IMHO their last album was their worst).
Part of what makes them so awesome is that fact that they’re chameleons, changing their sound to reflect their current environments and mindsets.
Which is part of what [...]

This is how you make a ratings bonanza. By dressing up cats. And forcing them to sit in a variety of bowls. On TV. In Japan.
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Via the relentlessly awesome Japan Probe.