Japanese News: 2014

7/01/2014

Lum from Urusei Yatsura in Regain TVCM

Lum Invader (ラム・インベーダー Ramu Inbēdā?) is a fictional character and the female protagonist from Rumiko Takahashi's manga and anime series Urusei Yatsura.

Lum Invader - Wikipedia

An alien race known as the Oni arrive on Earth to invade the planet. Instead of taking over the planet by force, the Oni give humans a chance to fight for the rights to the planet by taking part in a competition. The competition is a variant of the game of tag (literally "the game of the Oni" in Japanese), in which the human player must touch the horns on the head of the Oni player within one week. The computer selected human player is Ataru Moroboshi, a lecherous, unlucky and stupid high school student from the Japanese city of Tomobiki, and the Oni player is Princess Lum, daughter of the leader of the Invasion force.

Urusei Yatsura - Wikipedia

6/30/2014

Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

Shinjuku Golden Gai (新宿ゴールデン街?) is a small area of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, famous both as an area of architectural interest and for its nightlife. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys, connected by even narrower passageways which are just about wide enough for a single person to pass through. Over 200 tiny shanty-style bars, clubs and eateries are squeezed into this area.

Shinjuku Golden Gai - Wikipedia

6/29/2014

Japanese Canned Fish

Japanese Canned Fish

Japanese Canned Mackerel (Miso Flavor)

6/03/2014

Is Japan racist?

Is Japan racist?

Actually, this is a joke video, but do you think Japanese people are racist? Why do you think so? Why do people say so?

JAPANESE ONLY: The Otaru Hot Springs Case and Racial Discrimination in Japan

5/30/2014

Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan in 4K

This is how it looks in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan in 4K Ultra HD video.

Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan 4K

5/26/2014

The Evolution of the Foreigner in Japan

How are the foreigners in Japan changing while they stay in Japan and learn the Japanese culture?

The Evolution of the Foreigner in Japan

Evolution: The Cutting Edge Guide to Breaking Down Mental Walls and Building the Body You've Always Wanted

5/24/2014

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan in 4K

This is how it looks in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan in 4K Ultra HD video.

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan 4K

Japan Cityscapes Cities Shibuya Night Lights

5/22/2014

A Day with a Japanese Sword Master, Hiroharu Wada, Yakumaru Jigen-ryu Master

A Day with a Japanese Sword Master, Hiroharu Wada, Yakumaru Jigen-ryu Master

He is the master of Yakumaru Jigen-ryu Master school in Japan. His name is Hiroharu Wada. How is the life of Japanese Sword Master? What he thinks about Japanese sword and samurai spirit?

Classic Crane Tsuba Handmade Samurai Katana Sword Sharp

3/21/2014

The Hangman - hanging performance artist in Japan

Kubikukuri Takuzo is a performance artist who's been hanging himself by the neck in his backyard for more than 15 years. The way he puts it, it allows him to "distance himself from the fatigue of life". He explains, "Today is like a great gift for me. It makes the rest of my day very light." Some believe this is his way of expressing his appreciation for life, and the years he has left.

3/12/2014

Acchan - Okonomiyaki Restaurant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan

Acchan - Okonomiyaki Restaurant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
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Acchan

Tel: 086-472-9108
1-88, Kojima Ekimae, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama, Japan

Hours
Weekdays, Saturday
Lunch: 11:30-14:00
Dinner: 17:30-01:00
Sunday
Lunch: 11:30-14:00
Dinner: 17:30-21:00
Closed on Monday

2/12/2014

Kakifune Kanawa - Oyster and Seafood Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan

Kakifune Kanawa - Oyster and Seafood Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan

Kakifune Kanawa

http://www.kanawa.co.jp/english/fune-top.htm

TEL: 082-241-7416
FAX: 082-241-3493
E-MAIL: info@kanawa.co.jp
HeiwaOhhashi-Higashidume, Ohtemachi 3tyoume, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima

2/10/2014

Nadeshiko-Sushi in Akihabara

Nadeshiko-Sushi in Akihabara

Nadeshiko-Sushi

大きな地図で見る

3-12-15 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

http://www.nadeshico-sushi.com

2/03/2014

Aoyagi - Horse Meat Restaurant in Kumamoto, Japan

Aoyagi - Horse Meat Restaurant in Kumamoto, Japan

Aoyagi

http://aoyagi.ne.jp/about/for_travel_agency.html

Tel 096-353-0311
Fax 096-311-2807
E-mail aoyagi@aoyagi.ne.jp
〒860-0807　1-2-10 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi (Shiromimachi Dori)

Hours
Weekdays - Lunch: 11:30-14:00 (Last order: 14:00)
Dinner: 17:00-22:00 (Last order: 21:30)
Weekends / Holidays: 11:30-22:00 (Last order: 21:30)
Closed during New Year's holidays

1/30/2014

The Master Hustler in Japan, Daikaku Chodoin

VICE heads to the office of master hustler Chodoin Sensei - part karate master, fight promoter, Yakuza advisor, political fixer, father of over 50 children, friend of Michael Jackson, and the list goes on. In this documentary, Chodoin tells us his conspiracy theories including his thoughts on 9/11, the 3/11 earthquake, UFOs, and more.

Why people says "Japanese are racists!" so often?

The Best and Worst Sushi

The Best and Worst Sushi

Sushiro, 100yen sushi restaurant
http://www.akindo-sushiro.co.jp/en/

1/28/2014

CAT CAFES in Tokyo

CAT CAFES in Japan!

Kyariko Cat Cafe
Shinjuku, Kabuki-cho 1-16-2 Fuji Building 5/6F
Open 10am - 10pm
English friendly
1000yen/hour with pack rates as well

Ekoneko Cat Cafe
Nerima-ku Asahigaoka 1-73-1 Mita Building 2F
Open Noon - 10pm
1000yen/hour free drinks
Cats are all available for adoption

Natto Vending Machine

Natto Vending Machine

Sendai-ya's Natto Vending Machines are located in some place in Yamanashi, and Ikejiri Ohashi and Shimokitazawa in Tokyo.

No Addition Saltiness a Little Dried Natto

1/26/2014

Japanese Yakuza Film Industry

Gokudo Ep.2: Yakuza Showbiz

Media Works, the film production company founded by Hoyu Yamamoto, specializes in producing Yakuza movies, almost all of which are based on true events. They produce dozens of movies a year, making up 80% of all Yakuza films put out each year. Unfortunately for them, the Gang Expulsion Laws were passed 2 years ago in an effort to prevent Japanese entities from working with the Yakuza, thus putting Media Works in a difficult position as they rely highly on authentic Yakuza stories. Kunihiko Shinoda, chief editor of the magazine Document faces similar challenges. We decided to go out and find out how they deal with their new circumstances.

1/23/2014

Caroline Kennedy insults Japanese culture

President Barack Obama appointed Democrat Caroline Kennedy (President Kennedy's daughter) as United States ambassador to Japan. The people in Japan were happy and felt honored to have as a U.S. ambassador a person as Ms. Kennedy coming from a notable family.

During this Japanese jubilation I warned the good people to be weary of this Democrat Caroline Kennedy as Democrats cannot be trusted. Proving me correct Ambassador Kennedy in being culturally insensitive Tweeted the following in reference to the dolphin activity in Taiji, Japan:

"Deeply concerned by inhumaneness of drive hunt dolphin killing," she said. The U.S. government "opposes drive hunt fisheries."

In that Tweet the Ambassador delighted the save-the-dolphin drones, the cowards of Sea Shepherd's Cove Guardians, and Japan bashers, while at the same time insulting the people of Japan. She is one pathetic Democrat and an embarrassment to the USA. The only good thing about her being ambassador to Japan is she is not in the United States.

Cool Japan: A Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present

A Day With Hatsune Miku Fan

We spent our day with a huge Hatsune Miku fan who goes by the Twitter name Gonta. Hatsune Miku is a digital pop singer who first appeared in the summer of 2007, and since then she's created a massive following of die-hard fans. Gonta happens to be one of them, so we spent our day interviewing him as he took photos of his figurines and walked around the mecca of 'otaku' culture, Akihabara.

Hatsune Miku Starbucks Coffee Ceramic Cup Two Layers Heat-resistant

1/21/2014

Upcoming 2014 Spring Anime

Upcoming 2014 Spring Anime

Upcoming 2014 Spring Anime

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Stardust Crusaders
http://youtu.be/BQqkpbt2Ero
http://jojo-animation.com/

Fairy Tale 2
http://www.fairytail-tv.com/

Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/yugioh-arcv/

Love Live! 2
http://www.lovelive-anime.jp/

Mushishi 2
http://www.mushishi-anime.com/

Is the order a rabbit?
http://www.gochiusa.com/

Baby Steps
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/anime/babysteps/

Gokukoku no Brynhildr
http://www.vap.co.jp/gokukoku/
http://youtu.be/9DhyjR_hbMs

Black Bullet
http://www.black-bullet.net/
http://youtu.be/pqzHE-Y6538

Knights of Sidonia
http://www.knightsofsidonia.com/
http://youtu.be/dHI6Ciiy1V0

Mekakucity Actors
http://www.mekakucityactors.com/

Sengoku Musou SP Sanada No Shou
http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/sengokumusou/

Date A Live 2
http://date-a-live-anime.com/
http://youtu.be/7ood4UBLEr0

Soul Eater Not!
http://www.souleaternot.tv/
http://youtu.be/qoGvNse_TCo

The Irregular at Magic High School
http://mahouka.jp/

Ping Pong
http://www.pingpong-anime.tv/

Captain Earth
http://captain-earth.net/
http://youtu.be/fI3cy5TRgLo

Haikyū!!
http://www.j-haikyu.com/

Bokura wa Minna Kawai-Sō
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/kawaisou/

Mahou Shoujo Taisen: Magica Wars
http://mahoushoujyotaisen.com/

Nanana's Buried Treasure
http://www.nanana.tv/

Riddle Story of Devil
http://akuma-riddle.com/
http://youtu.be/CboNeTHAr0A

La Corda d'Oro Blue Sky (Kin'iro no Koruda Blue Sky)

Inugami-san to Nekoyama-san
http://www.dreamcreation.co.jp/inuneko/

Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky

Kenzen Robo Daimidaler
http://penguin-empire.com/

Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii
http://www.hanayume.com/soreseka/

NO GAME NO LIFE
http://ngnl.jp/
http://youtu.be/TqMCYf1FibU

Hitsugi no Chaika
http://chaika-anime.jp/

Fūun Ishin Dai Shogun

Kamigami no Asobi: Ludere deorum
http://kamiaso-anime.com/
http://youtu.be/Qp-5Ml4Yo2Q

Majin Bone
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/majinbone/

Kanojo ga Flag o Oraretara
http://youtu.be/5AMtiLIvmlA

1/20/2014

High-Class Hostess in Ginza

Hostess clubs, or "kyabakura" in Japan are a type of bar where guys go to drink and sit with pretty girls for a fee. Hostesses light cigarettes, pour drinks, and offer flirtatious conversation to entertain their customers. The prices range from reasonable to outrageous sums of money depending on where you go. We followed Kanae Murakami, a 20-year-old hostess who works in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo.

Host and hostess clubs - Wikipedia

Hostess clubs are a common feature in the night-time entertainment industry of Japan, East Asian countries and other areas with a high Japanese population. They employ primarily female staff and cater to males seeking drinks and attentive conversation. The more recent host clubs are similar establishments where primarily male staff cater to females. Host and hostess clubs are considered part of mizu shobai or "water trade" in Japan.