Random Gaijin Shot of the Day - Part 2

[sublight]

Hanging out in Harajuku. It was either an FG or a nihonjin with a perfect Brit accent.

[Greji]

Hanging out in Harajuku. It was either an FG or a nihonjin with a perfect Brit accent.

Mulboyne, did you get some new muckalucks?

[2triky]

American 'B-boy' sings the soul of Japan



JeroEnka, traditional Japanese ballads, are songs that inspire the soul of not only the Japanese but a B-boy. Jero, apparently the first black enka singer in Japan, performed his smash hit debut single "Umiyuki" at a HMV store in Tokyo's Shibuya-ku on Wednesday.

Born in Pittsburgh in the United States, the 26-year-old singer was brought up listening to enka from a young age inspired by his Japanese grandmother. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003, he moved to Japan to become an enka singer.

Only two months later, Jero did well in NHK's amateur singing contest, showed successful results at local karaoke contests around the nation, and was scouted by a record label. Fluent in everyday Japanese, which he had learned in high school and college, Jero developed his vocal skills for enka during a two-year voice training period.

Jero, who appeared in a red hip-hop outfit at Wednesday's event, also displayed a "dance version" performance of his hit enka song. "I don't think I would look great in a kimono. I hope more young people will like enka after listening to my song," he said.

He also showed his gratitude to his grandmother, who died three years ago. "I will never forget my grandmother who always supported me. I think she is watching over me somewhere now."

The record company has shipped about 83,000 copies of the single, which is an extraordinary number for a new enka singer.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20080222p2a00m0et016000c.html

[ttjereth]

American 'B-boy' sings the soul of Japan



JeroEnka, traditional Japanese ballads, are songs that inspire the soul of not only the Japanese but a B-boy. Jero, apparently the first black enka singer in Japan, performed his smash hit debut single "Umiyuki" at a HMV store in Tokyo's Shibuya-ku on Wednesday.

Born in Pittsburgh in the United States, the 26-year-old singer was brought up listening to enka from a young age inspired by his Japanese grandmother. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003, he moved to Japan to become an enka singer.

Only two months later, Jero did well in NHK's amateur singing contest, showed successful results at local karaoke contests around the nation, and was scouted by a record label. Fluent in everyday Japanese, which he had learned in high school and college, Jero developed his vocal skills for enka during a two-year voice training period.

Jero, who appeared in a red hip-hop outfit at Wednesday's event, also displayed a "dance version" performance of his hit enka song. "I don't think I would look great in a kimono. I hope more young people will like enka after listening to my song," he said.

He also showed his gratitude to his grandmother, who died three years ago. "I will never forget my grandmother who always supported me. I think she is watching over me somewhere now."

The record company has shipped about 83,000 copies of the single, which is an extraordinary number for a new enka singer.

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20080222p2a00m0et016000c.html

http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19828&highlight=Jero

[2triky]

http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19828&highlight=Jero

Sorry about that...should have done a thorough search for pre-existing threads. Thanks for the heads up.

[Takechanpoo]

Jero is a real thing but this gaijin dude is fake.

[akatsuka]

Jero is a real thing but this gaijin dude is fake.

take, explain yourself. seems as though he is trying his best to me.

[ninjaboy]

Won't look out of place among those Harajuku fashions.

[2triky]

Won't look out of place among those Harajuku fashions.

What exactly are you referring to, ninjaboy...since you didn't quote any post.

[Takechanpoo]

[succubusqueen]

What exactly are you referring to, ninjaboy...since you didn't quote any post.

He's a tranny....

[Bucky]

[craxican]

so, which girl do you think he is banging? i would say the one to his right, cause she gots a real cheesy smile and looks sorta dogish. woof. in fact, the only good ones are in white kimonos. the others are just screaming, "wan wan wan!"

and the white guy is just killing himself by throwin up the "pisu" sign like a j-person. represent whity! throw it up like you mean it punk!:nihonjin:

[prolly]

i believe he is also holding a purse

so, which girl do you think he is banging? i would say the one to his right, cause she gots a real cheesy smile and looks sorta dogish. woof. in fact, the only good ones are in white kimonos. the others are just screaming, "wan wan wan!"

and the white guy is just killing himself by throwin up the "pisu" sign like a j-person. represent whity! throw it up like you mean it punk!:nihonjin:

[Mulboyne]

[2triky]

He's a tranny....

Perhaps it's best I didn't see a pic then...

[Mulboyne]

Seacoastonline: Master sensei stresses tradition, loyalty, etiquette in local classes

At first, the hardwood floor of the Seacoast Family YMCA gym seems a far cry from the thatch-roofed dojos of feudal Japan. As soon as Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho sensei Dale Gundersen enters the room, however, this feeling quickly evaporates. Dressed in a traditional gi and hakama, Gundersen, of Newmarket, moves with the fluidity of a person who has studied a physical art for most of his life. His movements are respectful, even careful, as he enters his dojo, or classroom...Gundersen, who has trained for years at the Dojo of the Four Winds in California under world-renowned martial arts master James Williams, is one of only a handful of instructors certified to teach Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho...more...

[Greji]

Seacoastonline: Master sensei stresses tradition, loyalty, etiquette in local classes[/URL]

".....Dale Gundersen, a samurai arts class instructor, shows off traditional Japanese brushes. The technique for creating art with the brushes is similar to that for handling a katana, the long, primary weapon of a samurai....."

For a 100 clams a go and 75 more a month, I gotta a couple of paint rollers that can be similar to a .375 magnum....

What did P.T. Barnum say? One born every minute?

[Taro Toporific]

TOKYO - MARCH 04: Croatian President Stjepan Mesic (C) stands next to a Kaguramai, the traditional Shinto ritual dance and music performers, upon his visit at Meiji Jingu Shrine

[Bucky]

Apparently this guy goes around with his little bunny "Hopper" and uses it to get women to take pictures with the kawaii usagi chan for him.

His expression is creepy.

[Greji]

Apparently this guy goes around with his little bunny "Hopper" and uses it to get women to take pictures with the kawaii usagi chan for him.

His expression is creepy.

Agreed, but it's just like fishing, you gotta find the right lure to net to fish!

[Typhoon]

TOKYO - MARCH 04: Croatian President Stjepan Mesic (C) stands next to a Kaguramai, the traditional Shinto ritual dance and music performers, upon his visit at Meiji Jingu Shrine

He looks like he'd be more comfortable posing with member of the Yamaguchi-gumi.

[Samurai_Jerk]

[Greji]

That is a completely racial video. As such, I think I should be given equal time as a white beast. I wouldn't even demand the full 120 minutes. That is a great presentation for YBF.

[craxican]

i believe he is also holding a purse

ok now that is borderline shit there.....
EDIT: delete

[Samurai_Jerk]

[2triky]

She wears it well.

[Greji]

She wears it well.

It would look a bit better if it was on the floor....

[2triky]

It would look a bit better if it was on the floor....

Hehe. No arguments there....at least she looks good in it....not ghastly as we have seen in many of the past cosplay photographs posted here for our viewing displeasure.

[Mulboyne]