“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.

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Nuts Bang!!! by FLOW (album cover)

FLOW, a Japanese rock band formed in 1998, have released their latest album “Nuts Bang!!!”. As my buddy Nate said: “which evil gaijin translated that album title?”

As it turns out, it is supposed to be interpreted as “Natsu Bang(u)” -- or “Summertime Explosion”. Hmmmm, supposedly.

Here is the vid for “Nuts Bang!!! Please enjoy as I adjust my crotch.

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.

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