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Nuts Bang!!!

reesan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:45:10 +0000

To me nothing epitomises the sunny season in Japan more than the heavy hitting summertime rock release “Nuts Bang!!!”, the 23rd single of the Japanese rock band FLOW released on 22 July 2009 to celebrate summer.

The upbeat, fun and enjoyable surf-inspired track is in the embedded video below. The opening sequence kicks off in a surgery with band members Keigo (playing a nerd, vocalist), Kōhshi (a hippy dude, vocalist), Take (a simpleton, guitarist), Gotō (a shy introvert, bassist) and Iwasaki (a yakuza-looking businessman, drummer) all looking to gain muscle surgically. Their dream comes true at around 1.27m (of the clip) when the actual song starts and they hit the beach with their newly bulked up bodies.

Throughout the music video you see bikini-clad glimpses of model Megumi Ikeda but then that is followed by some rather effeminate looking handkerchief twirling at 3.27m. There is also some death growl guttural vocals at 3.54. The track utilises Take’s guitar churning and includes rapping and singing about “Summer Days”.

As for the song title Nuts Bang!, which evil gaijin translated that name? Apparently the song title is supposed to be interpreted as “Natsu Bang(u)” – or “Summertime Explosion”. Hmmmm, supposedly.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7TcCk3BQ2A

Nuts Bang!!! by FLOW (album cover)

This is a submission to the August 2011 Japan Blog Matsuri hosted by Super Happy Awesome Fun Time with Sean and Alice with the theme “Summer Lovin’!”

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Yatta! Yatta! Yatta!

reesan — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:58:22 +0000

“Yatta!”, a Japanese exclamation meaning “We did it!”, is a 2001 parody song by a fictional Japanese band called Green Leaves (はっぱ隊 Happa-tai). The song is a send-up of the boy band craze and is portrayed by some of Japan’s most well-known comedians wearing nothing but underwear with a large green leaf on the front.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6M8D41ZWU

The word “yatta” (やった) is short form for “yarimashita” and can also have meanings of “okay!”, “it’s done!”, “ready!”, or “all right!”. It is frequently exclaimed by Hiro Nakamura, the fictional character on the fantasy drama “Heroes”.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0fcGEI_aE

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Shake Your Kitty

reesan — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:04:34 +0000

Gaga loves her Kitty!

Lady Gaga celebrated the 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty, the world’s most iconic pussy, by posing for a Sanrio-themed photo shoot with famed photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani.

Hello Pussy Purse

Hello Kitty Plush Toy Dress

Hello Kitty Red Bow and Manga Eyes

Hello Kitty Heels

Don’t forget to check out Kitty in Hello Kitty Combat Gear, Hello Titty Kitty and Hello Kitty Darth Vader.

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5 Turning Japanese Covers

reesan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:38:27 +0000

Released in 1980, Turning Japanese was the second single by the band The Vapors and is popularly interpreted to be a euphemism for masturbation as it is believed to euphemistically refer to the face a male makes as he spanks the monkey.

Following are five cover versions. Love them or hate them. The original video is here.

1. Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst cosplays in a frilly sailor suit while singing a cover of Turning Japanese in Akihabara. The clip is entitled “Akihabara Majokko Princess” and is directed by McG and produced by Takashi Murakami.

2. Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis performed the song in a jazz style as Tom Monroe on the Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5USqOOf6RUM

3. PocketFox

PocketFox are a scruffy 2-piece ukulele act from Edinburgh.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nE4sOaCvlg

4. Peppermint Creeps

Peppermint Creeps are a Glam metal band from Hollywood, California. Their music can be compared to the band KISS’s style.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxniCvshwK4

5. No Use for a Name

NUFAN is a punk rock band from San Jose, California. The video features the Japanese visual kei-based rock band, the GazettE (ガゼット).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp2CykEwbQ4

Bonus: Jackass Night Pandas

Not a cover version, but the Jackass boys get up to mischief on the streets of Tokyo in panda outfits with Turning Japanese as the soundtrack.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueqRMUhwSZY

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I Was A Teenage Ninja

reesan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:23:52 +0000

I Was a Teenage Ninja (Youen Kunoichi Den: Aome Hen, 2007) is the fourth release in the Ninja Girl V-cinema series. The series has a recurring theme where kunoichi (female ninjas) use sex as a weapon of entrapment against their enemies.

Japanese AV girl Saki Ninomiya plays Sora the 19 year-old ninja novice called to action as warring factions tear Japan apart. Sora is injected into the chaos before her time and is forced to rely on her skills in the art of seduction to compensate for her lack of swordplay mastery.

I Was A Teenage Ninja (starring Saki Ninomiya)

Year: 2006
Directed: Yoshikazu Kato
Genre: Erotic, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast: Saki Ninomiya, Sasaki Motoko, Mari Yamaguchi, Lemon Hanazawa, Tomohiro Okada, Kazu Itsuki, Naoki Oka, Tsukasa Kotobuki

And here are a couple of photos of JAV Saki Ninomiya courtesy of her website.

Saki Ninomiya

Birthday: 10-Apr-1985
Blood Type: AB
Height: 158cm
Body Meausrements: Bust:83cm (C), Waist:60cm, Hips:86cm
Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan
Hobbies: Shopping,watching video

Saki Ninomiya

I can only imagine what the photographer was going for with the next one:

‘Give me your best cosplaying, lolita, panchira, meido, oh, and don’t forget your rabbit ears’

Saki Ninomiya Panchira Meido

Finally, here is a vid of Saki. It starts off innocently, and well, finishes not so innocently.

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The Calamari Wrestler

reesan — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:48:20 +0000

The Calamari Wrestler (Japanese title: Ika resuraa) is a 2004 Japanese film by director Minoru Kawasaki, starring Kana Ishida and Osamu Nishimura. The New York Times describes it as ‘a cross between The Muppets and Godzilla’.

The Calamari Wrestler

It is the story of a professional wrestler who, after developing a terminal illness, becomes a giant squid-like creature. Apparently it is a good thing for a wrestler to become a squid-like creature as invertebrates can get out of any hold.

For other quality Japanese movies check out RoboGeisha and the Machine Girl and Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl.

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Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl

reesan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:33:31 +0000

Directed by: Naoyuki Tomomatsu & Yoshihiro Nishimura
Starring: Yukie Kawamura, Takumi Saitoh, Elly Otoguro, Kanji Tsuda with a special appearance by TOKYO GORE POLICE‘s Eihi Shiina

Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl

Simply another winning formula…

Two girls, one a vampire, one Frankenstein, in a love-fueled battle for a guy. What more do you need in a movie?

Also, check out RoboGeisha and the Machine Girl and The Calamari Wrestler.

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RoboGeisha and The Machine Girl

reesan — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:38:44 +0000

Noboru Iguchi has been making a few films lately that are likely contenders for an Academy Award. Check out the trailers below, I am sure that you will agree.

RoboGeisha

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo-gGes6qig

The Machine Girl

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zym-kjKOym0

Also, check out Vampire Girl vs Frankenstein Girl and The Calamari Wrestler.

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Hibi no Neiro

reesan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:56:15 +0000

Really cool video clip and not a bad song either. The band is Sour singing ‘Hibi no Neiro’. The clip is a well orchestrated compilation of webcam footage from fans of the band.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfBlUQguvyw

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Renai Revolution 21

reesan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:29:21 +0000

Here is a clip that will perk up your morning calisthenic routine. The song is ‘Renai Revolution 21′ by Morning Musume. The dancers are unknown.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4jiLZhIrg

Below is the original Morning Musume video clip:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_TregrHs_c

Which one do you prefer? I can’t decide. All good to me.

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