TV in Japan

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 interpret Michael Jackson. If your losing your hair. And you’re about fifty pounds overweight. But still are able to move. On TV. In Japan.

I don’t do this very often but I’m going to take a moment to recommend a very awesome screen saver called “Dropclock” designed by the Japanese company SCR.
The description from the company website:
DROPCLOCK IS AN AESTHETICALLY INTRIGUING MOTION CLOCK SCREENSAVER. EVERY MINUTE OF REAL TIME IS NUMERICALLY EXPRESSED WITH HEAVY HELVETICA DROPPING INTO WATER [...]

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.

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.

Hey all,
Just wanted to let everyone who cared know that I’ll be attending SXSWi this year (this Fri - Tues). I’d love to meet/hear from/drink with fans if you’re going as well. I’m looking forward to seeing a ton of interesting talks (been learning a lot about online video as of late - not just [...]

This is a sneak peak into our robot overlord future. The part where they lay on the ground and then jump up. In preparation for crushing us organic meatbags. 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

Marxy over at Neojaponisme has written a doozy of a post about Curriculumachine, a Japanese children’s series from the 70s.
Inspired in part by the Electric Company, Curriculumachine is inspired retro psychedelic madness dressed up as kids programming. Really awesome stuff. Check out his blog to learn where you can pick up the series on DVD [...]

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.
katUploaded by jpnvideos
Via the relentlessly awesome Japan Probe.

This is how you provide a pick-me-up. From thousands of miles away. With Sgt. Frog toys. 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 [...]