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Toyko Vice: Jake Adelstein on Jon Stewart
Via The Daily Show:Jake Adelstein appears on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and talks about his new book and more:http://www.RobPongi.com...
Uniqlo Japan \'Branches Out\' To Paris
Here are some screen "shots" of some Japanese Uniqlo models totally 'branching out' to Paris: And if you have about five hours or so with nothing to do, be sure to check out the Uniqlo Paris Flash Video WARNING: THIS VIDEO IS 100% SAFE FOR WORK (SFW)...
Electric Eel Shock 'Sugoi Indeed'
Electric Eel Shock stays metal, manCHIAKI NOZU PHOTOFriday, Sept. 11, 2009By DANIEL ROBSONSpecial to The Japan Times'I am 'Metal Man,' " states Akihito Morimoto matter-of-factly. "I love heavy metal, and I also studied metal materials and die-cast ma...
The Great Happiness Space by Jake Clennell
Recently released on Youtube, here is the award-winning film The Great Happiness Space - Tale of an Osaka Love Thief: filmed in 2006, this is a eight-part documentary by Jake Clennell on the life of being a male Host in a club in Osaka, Japan. Some s...
Sambomaster Live - Bleach TV Show - Scandal
Via Ichisv here is a rare live version of Sambomaster's big hit "Hikari No Rock":"Hikari No Rock" is the theme song for the popular 2007 Japanese film Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion. But, Sambomaster continues releasing singles for the ongoing Ble...
Mass of The Fermenting Dregs - ハイライト
Yes, I have been posting often about "Masu Dore" lately, but, seriously, modern rock music does not get any better than that of the incredible Mass of The Fermenting Dregs. Here is a digital Youtube audio clip for their awesome ハイライト ("High...
Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs Tokyo Concert Review
Above is the official set list of THE HOTTEST band in Japan now and probably within all of Asia as well: Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs This list is from their Thursday, June 11, 2009 sold-out show at the Shimokitazawa Shelter here in Tokyo. And they ...
a flood of circle promo video
Here is a recent release called "Buffalo Dance" by a flood of circle: a flood of circle will appear at the Fuji Rock Festival. To find out more about this band, please visit their official websitehttp://www.RobPongi.com...
POLYSICS PROMO VIDEO Young Oh! Oh!
Just officially released TODAY, here is the Polysics PV "Young Oh! Oh!":Polysics will appear at the upcoming Fuji Rock Festival To find out more about this band, please visit the Polysics Official Websitehttp://www.RobPongi.com...
Buffalo Daughter & Ami Suzuki: 'OK Funky God'
A couple years ago, in an somewhat unlikely matchup, the Japanese alternative rock/avant-pop group Buffalo Daughter of Grand Royal teamed up with Avex Trax pop singer/actor Ami Suzuki and released 'OK Funky God' on Suzuki's unsuccessful 2nd studio al...
Mass of the Fermenting Dregs Promo Video
Released earlier this year, this is a very cool promo video for このスピードの先へ (Kono Speed no Saki E) or "This Speed Ahead" by the Japanese alternative rock group Mass of the Fermenting Dregs:To find out more about this up-and-coming b...
detroit7 Video: 'Louie Louie' Live in France
Here is a multi-camera filmed live video (which includes sound-board quality audio) of detroit7 performing a cover version of the old standard 'Louie Louie' live in France during their current Black and White World Tour: And, for overall quality, thi...
Eastern Youth - 365 Steps Blues Promo Video
In many countries around the world, Eastern Youth is a very well known and quite popular Japanese indie punk rock trio that sings in various complex styles. Their songs' Japanese lyrics express the helplessness of much of today's younger Japanese gen...
'Monster Hunters Unite' Capcom Promo Video
Here is a pretty spooky promotion video by Capcom for its upcoming play station portable game entitled 'Monster Hunters Unite":Well, I am not a big gamer, but I really like the above promo video and how it is quite chilling, indeed. To see more about...
Modern Japanese Samurai TV Video
This modern-day Japanese Samurai TV Video is just simply AMAZING:http://www.RobPongi.com...
unkie Promo Video 'blink'
Here is a new promotional video called 'blink' by unkie:And check out my review of unkie from last year: Detroit Rock City Review 2008unkie is Tokie (bass), Yutaka Aoki (Guitar) and Horoshi Kido (Drums).See and hear more at unkie Myspacehttp://www.Ro...
detroit7 Live Video: Hollywood March 29, 2009
detroit7 jams one of their early Japanese singles "OWARI HAJIMARI" at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on Sunday, March 29:For more information on detroit7's current world tour check out the official schedule at detroit7 to tour the world!!http://...
detroit7 Live Video: Seattle March 27, 2009
detroit7 performs 'Why?' live at Seattle's High Dive:detroit7 is currently on their Black and White World Tour 2009 and will appear at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29.http://www.RobPongi.com...
detroit7 Promo Video 'Cold Heat'
Here is a new promo video 'Cold Heat' from detroit7: This sexy rocker is from their previously released 'detroit7 BABYLON Live Album (2009)' album which coincides with their recently launched detroit7 Black and White World Tour 2009 Also, look for...
WHO THE BITCH IS BACK!
Yes! One of my very favorite Japanese underground bands: WHO THE BITCH is back:Hi! Jack!Video link by 3Yen News on JapanI saw them last year here in Tokyo and they were awesome: Who The Bitch - Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4 Review And very recently they rele...
Christmas In Japan Music Video
Ho! Ho! HO! Its almost time for yet another GREAT JOYFUL Christmas in Japan:PREASE HAVE A VERY HAPPY! http://www.RobPongi.com...
Japanese Solar-Powered Bra Winner By A Knockout!!!!
Japanese Solar-Powered Bra Winner By A Knockout!!!!Wednesday, May 14TOKYO (Reuters) - Ladies, take your battle for the environment a little closer to your heart with a solar-powered bra that can generate enough electric energy to charge a mobile phon...
detroit7 Live @ DETROIT ROCK CITY @ Chelsea Hotel 2008.2.25
Earlier this year, in late February, I went to see detroit7 along with Radio Caroline and unkie at the Chelsea Hotel in beautiful downtown Shibuya! And I got there just after Radio Caroline came on and I was just stunned: WOW! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE ROCK...
The Yakuza Own Japan & are EXPANDING!!!
washingtonpost.com — This is a very rare, highly accurate and overall excellent story on the modern-day Japanese Yakuza Mafia written by Jake Adelstein for the Washington Post. Mr. Adelstein is a very brave man who used to cover crime while living...
Who The Bitch - Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4 Review
Just a few weeks ago I saw a great Japanese underground alternative rock show "Who The Fuck!! Vol. 4" which featured Bo-Peep and Who The Bitch at Club Que in Shimokitazawa on 04-10-08. And both bands were really great and are, indeed, a perfect match...
'Who The Bitch' Review
The other day I was lucky to get a limited copy of Who The Bitch's first mini-album entitled 'Who The Bitch' and I have not been able to stop listening to it since!!! It consists of six short and very tight pop/punk/rock tunes that upon first listeni...
detroit7 DETROIT ROCK CITY @ Chelsea Hotel 2008.2.25
On Monday night (2-25) I went to see detroit7 along with Radio Caroline and unkie at the Chelsea Hotel in beautiful downtown Shibuya! And I got there just after Radio Caroline came on and I was just stunned: WOW! WHAT AN INCREDIBLE ROCK BAND! And, ap...
detroit7 Live: 'Beautiful Song'
Last night I suddenly discovered this awesome pro-shot live-performance video of detroit7 performing their early indy hit: 'Beautiful Song' live at The Rising Sun Rock Festival in Ezo (2005):And I have seen this band many times within the past five y...
2008 New Year Video Now on RobPongi.com
This video shows some rarely seen views of a very traditional Japanese Buddhist Shusho-E ('New Year's Day service') which is conducted to wish for world peace, reflect upon the past, and resolve to live a good life during the new year. This new vide...
Sony Rolly To Rock The USA
Sony Rolly To Rock The USABy: T.O. WhenhamJanuary 10, 2008via Mobile MagazineA while back I wrote about the Sony Rolly here on Mobile Magazine, which was at that time just in Japan. I basically called it ridiculous. Now it has shown up at CES and is ...
