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Yankumi to help save the earth – Tokyograph
Yukie Nakama is joining boy band Arashi as one of the celebrity hosts of NTV’s charity program ’24 Hour Television,’ taking place on August 30-31. Part of the show will feature her in character as Yankumi from the ‘Gokusen’ drama series, which is currently doing well in the ratings for its third season. (Link: Yankumi…
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Found on YouTube: ‘Shiisaa no Gokigenyousa’
One of the funniest skits I’ve seen by Garage Sale from the FujiTV show “Wannai R&R” (One Night Rock ‘n Roll). Garage Sale — watchers of the NHK series “Chura-san” will be familiar with the comedic duo — Okinawan-ize a well-established variety show called “RAION no Gokigenyou” (see clips from the original on YouTube) complete…
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Happy Shiisaa (4/3) Day!
Okay, we have Sanshin Day (3/4), Sanba Day (3/8), Gooyaa (bitter melon) Day (5/8), and now, *gulp* Shiisaa Day (4/3)? I think I’m missing something here. Koto Day (9/10)? Know of any other special days in Okinawa?
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