Archive for the ‘Japanese TV’ Category

Watch Japanese TV Online

I’m old fashioned. I prefer to rent my Japanese TV shows from the local video store. But there are times when it’s just easier to access a quick episode online. And since a lot of people don’t have access to Japanese rental shops, I’ve decided to put together a quick resource guide.

Gaki no Tsukai Now on Hulu

First surprise of the new year for me. You can now watch episodes of the hit Japanese comedy show, ガキの使い(Gaki no Tsukai) on Hulu.

Cool Morphing Owl

I originally found this clip on TV in Japan. The Best House 1, 2, 3 is a show hosted by the Japanese comedy team London Boots. It’s a far cry from the stuff they did with Platinum London Boots, but I think it’s a decent show.

And the 2007 M-1 Grand Prix Winner is…

Every year in Japan they have the M-1 Grand Prix. The best manzai teams in Japan compete for the right to the earn the title of M-1 Grand Prix winner and also pocket the 10 million yen prize money.

Bob Sapp Meets Downtown

Professional fighter Bob Sapp made a name for himself in Japan a few years ago. With his success in fighting came the endorsements. There was a time when you couldn’t watch TV without seeing a Bob Sapp comercial.

Tommy Lee Jones Boss Coffee Commercial

I’ll always remember actor Tommy Lee Jones as the tough, determined Marshal Samuel Gerard from the movie The Fugitive.

Koike Eiko Appears on Chimp Talk Show

Here we have TV personality Koike Eiko being interviewed by a chimpanzee talk show host.