JapanicTV

Here are the photos that go along with the activites from episode four. Sumo makes a good showing but Kanamara Matsuri is the definite highlight.

Kanamara Matsuri - Penis Fest

Sumo. Some photos in this album taken by Jim Dertz and Robert Allman.

Japanic TV Episode 04

It’s been exactly one year since episode 3 of JapanicTV was released, and finally the Turks are back in action. This episode deals with some of the more adult things that they saw during their time in Japan. There’s a festival dedicated to a metal member, a store specializing in safe sex and more, a comic convention with some naughty books, and some sports, which actually are pretty tame. Help welcome the Turks back by watching the show, telling a friend, and leaving a comment.

Be warned: this one is not for kids.

Direct Download: http://www.japanictv.com/video_files/JapanicTV_Episode_04.m4v

JapanicTV Quick Video 05 - Open Mic Night, Part 3

For the final song Double Happiness bassist Joash is invited to the stage to add some low frequencies. The Peanut wraps up it’s set with Army, by Ben Folds. The three onstage believe that it may quite possibly be the greatest karaoke song of all time. It turns out, it’s even more fun to play it live. Hear now the last song ever played during the short but bright career of Bleedin’ Peanut. And yes, there’s another naughty word. Children consider yourselves warned.
Direct Download: http://www.japanictv.com/video_files/JapanicTV_QuickVid_05_Rock03.m4v

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Some stills from the Ruby Room performance:

Open Mic Night

JapanicTV Quick Video 04 - Open Mic Night, Part 2

After their genre-hopping opening, Will and Terry decided to show that they appreciate the classics. First they nod their collective head to GnR, with an accoustic version of Mr. Brownstone, in which Will momentarily forgets some words. They follow that up with a Japanese instrumental that can only be described as Legendary. Or even Zeldariffic. And yes, there is some salty language. Don’t freak out.

Direct Download: http://www.japanictv.com/video_files/JapanicTV_QuickVid_04_Rock02.m4v

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JapanicTV Quick Video 03 - Open Mic Night, Part 1

In early February, Will teamed up with his coworker Terry to form the band known as Bleedin’ Peanut. Or Bloody Peanut. Sometimes people used that name instead. Anyway, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that the duo practiced upwards of 2 times and then hit the open mic stage at The Ruby Room, a small bar in Shibuya. Performing immediately after Double Happiness, another coworker’s band, they showed up with only two goals:

1. Rock.
2. Get through the entire set without a panic attack.

It truly was a magical night of music. Here is the first part of their set.

Direct Download: http://www.japanictv.com/video_files/JapanicTV_QuickVid_03_Rock01.m4v

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An extensive look at the proper etiquette of enjoying Sushi at your local sushi bar.

Link courtesy of Tom, friend of the show.

JapanicTV Quick Video 02 - Pain Station Round 2

Here’s another quickvideo from the Turks. You may recall in Episode 3 that Will and Zensho got to play a little arcade game called the Painstation. Well, in this quickvideo, the Turks manage to persuade a young J-Dude to play Will.

Direct Download: http://www.japanictv.com/video_files/JapanicTV_QuickVid_02_PSRound2.m4v

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This warning sign at the imperial gardens clearly states in Japanese the message of 危険(kiken) which means ‘DANGER’. However, those of you who can read English can see that the message to the foreign community as ‘No Admittance’.

It’s quite apparent that warnings of danger was not enough to fend off the throngs of brash, Western tourists with their daredevil attitudes. After several injuries and one death, the officials finally amended the sign to say “NO ADMITTANCE”. Leave it to Westerners to respect property laws over their own safety. Must be a lay over from Manifest Destiny.

-Zensho

Here are the photos that go along with the activites from episode three. Lots of Fuji and lots of the Tokyo Anime Festival.

Will’s Photos from Mount Fuji

More pics of Fuji. Credit for these goes to Will’s friend Phil.

Tokyo Anime Festival, 2006