Archive for 'Funny'

Even More Funny Japanese Commercials

Photo by Sprengben on Flickr

Photo by Sprengben on Flickr

In honour of the Superbowl (and it’s disappointing showing of funny commercials) I’ve decided to do another round of funny Japanese commercials. I hope you enjoy them :)

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Brain Controlled Tails

Ahh Japan. May you never cease to amaze me. While it’s only a concept I fully expect to see these “brain controlled” wearable cat tails available at some time.

The Toilet Bike Neo

Japan toilet bike

Thanks to Shandra for sending me this wacky link to TOTO’s newest invention – The Toilet Bike Neo. They say it runs on bio-fuel and waste products. I hope you don’t fill it up the way I think you fill it up :P

For more photos check out the article.

Let Your Dog Take Your Cows for a Walk

Thanks to Japan Probe for this link to this fun video. This Japanese farmer’s dog takes over walking the cows to the fields every morning.

According to the master, the dog received no special training for this task. He just saw the farmer leading cows to the fields, and copied the action. They lead cows to pasture down a two kilometer road every morning – Japan Probe

More Funny Japanese Commercials

It’s been awhile since I did a funny Japanese commercial rundown. So here we go!

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How to Talk like a Samurai

I found this post over at Tofugu on how to talk like a samurai. I got a kick out of it and decided to try it out with our Japanese friend who was visiting.

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Book Review: NHK Marutoku Magazine

NHK Marutoku Magazine

NHKまる得マガジン, 自分を磨く立ち居振る舞い スマートなマナー
(translation by Google: NHK Marutoku Magazine – Hone their deportment and manners Smart)

I love NHK. It is Japan’s public broadcasting network. Of course, I do like most countries public broadcasting networks, but I digress. The NHK has published a book on manners and deportment.

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Wild and Wacky Japanese Horse Racing Game


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Mr. Penguin Goes to Market

I wanted to take a break and post something a little more light-hearted. So please enjoy Mr. Penguin and his day out.

Giga Puddi!

All my parties will be disappointments after this…