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[Japan]  Japanese Celebrities Try To Guess Whether An Everyday Object Is Made Of Candy Or Not

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How Gaming In Japan Is Different - Kinda Funny Gamescast Ep. 79 (Pt. 4)

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Make sure these stops are on your list.

I'd be willing to bet that almost every gamer has some kind of connection to Japan. This country, after all, is one of the epicentres of our favourite pastime - the birthplace of iconic hardware like the NES and PlayStation, and of enduring characters like Mario, Snake and Francis York Morgan.

It's also an awesome place to visit, so if you're looking for an excuse, here are five essential things every gamer needs to do in Tokyo!

1) Explore an otaku district

" Otaku" is a term used to describe someone that's utterly obsessive about a very specific thing. It's most commonly linked to manga and anime, but can be applied to just about anything, from gaming to obsessively following Idols.

There are a number of districts in Tokyo that cater specifically to otaku interests, and they can be quite eye-opening to explore. There's some grade A culture shock to be found, that's for sure... and probably some cool gaming or anime merch too.

The most famous location is Akihabara - aka Electric Town - and as the name suggests there are electronics stores big and small throughout this district. There are also some cool second hand game stores (such as Super Potato), towering gaming arcades (such as Taito Station), multi-floor sex shops (M's Pop Life - eep) and a proliferation of maid cafes.

A lot of the most interesting stuff is found in the highly specialised stores - some only sell figurines, for instance, others sell photos of J-Pop stars and Idols. If it's specialist stores you're after, make sure you have some time to explore. And hit up Akiba Culture zone - it's a seven storey complex of specialist shops.

Akihabara is by no means the only option in Tokyo, however. In fact, it's seen as a little pricey and a little touristy these days. I'd also recommend checking out Nakano Broadway - a dense, warren-like four storey mall full of hundreds of stores - most of which cater to otaku. Nakano is three stops from Shinjuku on the Chuo line, so is really easy to get to, and you'll find some cool stuff there.

Ikebukuro - four stops from Shinjuku on the Yamanote line (which is a circular train line around the centre of Tokyo, and also stops at Akihabara) - is a massive shopping district, and one of the busiest stations in Tokyo, but it also has its fair share of otaku gear. Most interestingly, Ikebukuro's " Otome Road " is a central location for female otaku fans to shop, with many stores that cater specifically to them.

You'll find manga, character-centric goods, cosplay gear, anime souvenirs, DVDs, etc., with plenty of Yaoi - aka Boys' Love. You'll also find a number of second hand store chains (such as Mandarake and K-Books) selling manga, anime, games and toys, and many of these also cater to female otaku. These stores are particularly cool if you have any interest in doujinshi - self-published manga - as you can get a sense for just how massive that market is. It's mind-boggling, and also proof that Japan is the true home of slash fiction.

And don't forget to check out the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City... but don't expect it to be kitted out like an in-game Pokémon Center... it's just a shop. A very very crowded shop.

2) Hang out in a Japanese arcade

What's the arcade gaming scene like where you live? I'd be willing to bet that it's a shadow of its former glory at best. Well, be prepared to step back in time - or, actually, to take a big lateral step - because Tokyo still has arcades everywhere and most of them are pretty busy.

The arcade scene has obviously morphed over the years, but that just means they've expanded to have a little something for everyone. In a typical multi-storey arcade, the ground floor will generally be nothing but UFO catchers, and there'll also be a floor dedicated entirely to Purikura - photo booths. You'll probably also come across a vast array of machines that are closer to gambling than video games, such as multiplayer horse racing stations and "medal games" - where you feed coins into a physical playfield.

Thankfully, your typical Japanese arcade is at least four or five storeys tall, so there's still room for plenty of game games. Rhythm action is still insanely popular in Japan, and some absolutely bonkers games appear alongside old staples like Beatmania and Taiko Drum Master. I'm talking touch screen affairs and games with ridiculous keyboards and button arrays that look intimidating on even the most basic difficulty, let alone the idiot savant levels that most Japanese arcade denizens seem accustomed to. You'll also see full body Kinect-style dancing games and - of course - the obligatory Hatsune Miku titles.

Other than that, most arcades have plenty of fighting games old and new - versus battles are still a huge part of arcade gaming in Japan - not to mention bigger cabinets like Luigi's Mansion Arcade or Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. And there's still nothing like the buzz around a test location for a new game. Or coming across something strange like Left 4 Dead in an arcade... complete with mouse control.

Which arcade to go to? Well, your best bet is to do some reading online to see what people recommend, but in a pinch there are - of course - good arcades in Akihabara, as well as in most major tourist destinations, like Odaiba... which also has an epic Gundam statue, so win win really. Oh, and you could always head to SEGA Joypolis while you're there.

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5 Essential Things Every Gamer Needs to do in Tokyo - IGN

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Make sure these stops are on your list. I'd be willing to bet that almost every gamer has some kind of connection to Japan. This country, after all, is one of the epicentres of our favourite pastime - the birthplace of iconic hardware like the NES and PlayStation, and of enduring characters like Mario, Snake and Francis York Morgan.

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Japanese pop music, or "J-pop", is an umbrella term for pop music originating from Japan, which was coined by Japanese media to differentiate itself from Western pop music. J-pop began in the 1970s, but it didn't become mainstream until the 1990s ...

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REACTING TO JAPANESE COMMERCIALS WITH MY SISTER!

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MrWilliamo reacts to some weird, funny and wonderful Japanese commercials! Who thinks of these ads? ►Subscribe - http://bit.ly/SubToWill ►Twitter - http://bit.ly/TweetWill ►Instagram - http://instagram.com/mrwill4 ►Facebook - http://facebook.com/MrWilliamo ►Sundays With Will Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHhmQyNfc1pfGLAbkwLvr-fzUzkIhXH9d Thanks so much for watching!

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On their way to Osaka Castle, Australian J-Punk band "Osaka-San" had the honor of being interviewed by CHICHINPUIPUI for there national TV segment "Let's Guide!" The boys were a little hesitant at first, but really had a lot of fun with CHICHINPUIPUI!

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Why Do Japanese TV Shows Have Little Boxes of Celebrity Reactions?

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Do you have questions for Tofugu? Ask them in the comments or post them on Twitter with the hashtag #ASKTOFUGU Today Michael answers a question from Nolan Swart about why Japanese TV shows have that little picture-in-picture box in the corner of the screen that shows celebs laughing or reacting to on screen footage.

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YouTubers React to Japanese Commercials #2

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Japanese Commercials #2 REACTIONS: https://goo.gl/UY5pwG NEW Videos Every Week! Subscribe: http://goo.gl/nxzGJv Watch all main React Episodes: http://goo.gl/4iDVa Subscribe to our REACT channel! http://goo.gl/47iJqh In this, the last Global YouTubers React, we discuss international norms, differences in culture, and weird commercials as we tackle Japanese Commercials for the second time!

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Compare the opening credits with those in English

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compare the opening credits of this version with that of the Japanese edition.

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This guide will walk you through identifying some basic categories of Anime

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When talking about anime and manga, there are a lot of Japanese terms thrown around that may be more than a little confusing to the uninitiated. But perhaps the most important of these to know refer to some of the different types of anime and manga.

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This is basic stuff! Long time fans will know these terms. That's okay! New ones might not. Likewise, a-okay.

Each of these five types-shonen, shojo, seinen, josei, and kodomomuke-is focused on a specific target demographic. They are not genres (action, romance, coming of age, etc.). Rather, they are just labels for who the intended audience is. So while the anime and manga that fall into each of the types can technically be of any genre, knowing which anime and manga you like fall into which type serves as a good road map for finding other similar titles you might enjoy.

Shonen

Literally meaning "few years," "shonen" (少年) typically refers to young boys under the age of fifteen. Thus, shonen anime and manga are aimed at that demographic. A lot of these anime and manga have a young male hero and are focused on action, adventure, and fighting. However, comedies and series with female protagonists are becoming more and more common. Shonen works often have more than a fair share of fanservice as well. Some popular examples of shonen anime and manga are Dragon Ball, Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, and Attack on Titan.

Seinen

"Seinen" (青年), on the other hand, refers to young men between the ages of 15-24. Seinen anime and manga tend to be of a more violent and/or psychological nature than shonen series-though, of course, there are seinen comedies as well. They can also have content of a pornographic nature (though this is not the focus of the work). Famous seinen anime and manga include such titles such as , Ghost in the Shell, Akira, Hellsing, and Gantz.

Shojo

"Shojo" (少女), which is often translated as "young girl," is the female counterpart to shonen, and anime and manga of this type are aimed at girls between the ages of ten and eighteen. These tend to focus on romance and interpersonal relationships-though this does not mean they are necessarily without action or adventure. Shojo works almost always have a female lead; however, many male homosexual love stories fall into the shojo category as well. Popular Shojo works include NANA, Sailor Moon, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Fushigi Yuugi, and Ouran High School Host Club.

Josei

Anime and manga of the "josei" (女性) variety are aimed at adult women. Josei series are often slice-of-life or romantic tales featuring adult women, though, in recent years, shonen-like action-adventures have become popular as well. In general, these works tend to contain more realistic interpersonal relationships (as opposed to shojo's often idealized ones) and can cover darker subjects like rape and infidelity. While many josei anime and manga have female main characters, many others have male characters. Male leads are usually of the pretty-boy variety and stories featuring them often have homosexual undertones. Popular josei series include Loveless, Paradise Kiss, Honey and Clover, 07-Ghost, and Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist.

Kodomomuke

Literally meaning "directed at children," "Kodomomuke" (子供向け) anime and manga are exactly that. Kodomomuke works tend to be simple, imaginative stories that teach morals and other core values to young readers. Sometimes they are original stories while other times they are adaptations of Western classical literature. Popular children's series include Doraemon, Hello Kitty, Chibi Maruko-chan, Heidi, Girl of the Alps, Anne of Green Gables, and Anpanman.
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How to Identify the Basic Types of Anime and Manga

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When talking about anime and manga, there are a lot of Japanese terms thrown around that may be more than a little confusing to the uninitiated. But perhaps the most important of these to know refer to some of the different types of anime and manga.

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Welcome to SBS PopAsia - Australia's #1 Asian pop network on TV, Radio & here online.

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Australia's number one destination for all things Asian pop! The hottest Asian pop tracks including K-pop, C-pop and J-pop on SBS 2 TV and streaming 24/7 on radio, online and mobile. Daily news, videos, photos and celebrity gossip

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Australia's number one destination for all things Asian pop! The hottest Asian pop tracks including K-pop, C-pop and J-pop on SBS 2 TV and streaming 24/7 on radio, online and mobile. Daily news, videos, photos and celebrity gossip

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Contestants compete with a teammate against other teams as they tackle obstacles and challenge to test their mental capabilities, strength, endurance and smarts.

The studio-based kids game show will make use of zany costumes, conveyor belts, dizzy chairs, giant fans and velcro walls with themed competitions and more. The Japanese language is mostly incorporated with the show. However, it is mostly in English.

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Iron Chef, is a Japanese television cooking show which has been aired on Australia's SBS network for over 10 years. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient.

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AKBingo has members of the all-girl band AKB48 playing dodgeball. Whomever gets hit with the ball then has to pay a penalty.

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Funny AKB48 Girl Blowing Cicada at Each Other

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This weird muchaburi getting more weirder as eating a cicada is't normal enough, then you do a sumo for it This is normal video for Japanese Variety Show, they ate some Isopod back then in getemono ryouri a big f**ckin isopod, i can share the video if you want to Credit to NihonTV I just share this funny Muchaburi AKBINGO!

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4. "lets go to the end of the world" TV show

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4. "lets go to the end of the world" TV show

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Nippon Television Network Corporation has brought us Sekai No Hatte Madde Itte Q, or “Let’s go to the end of the world.” Contestants are simply sent out all over the world to meet people, explore and often experience odd confrontations. Here reporter Ayako Imoto has been put in a plexiglass “predator box” and is “confronting wildlife”. Looks to us like she is being attacked by a grizzly bear.

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Crazy Japanese Game TV show-Predator Shield-Fight with a bear

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More crazy Japanese tv shows http://q.gs/9NpGd Crazy Japanese Game Show Masturbation With Vibrator http://q.gs/9NpGd This girl accepted to be the guinea pig for the new coming show