Cool Japan

Foreigners find strange and difficult to understand, things that are common sense to the Japanese. “Why do Japanese wear masks?” “Why do Japanese like to line up?” “Why do Japanese become different characters when they’re drunk?” Fifty foreign guests in the studio will discuss the opinions of Japanese people in town interviewed to clarify their questions. The discussion will illuminate the depth of Japanese culture as well as the difference between Japan and other foreign cultures. The series will broadcast for two nights in a row having commentator Hiroshi Aramata, and Kumiko Mori, a singer, as the guest.

Foreigners find strange and difficult to understand, things that are common sense to the Japanese. “Why do Japanese wear masks?” “Why do Japanese like to line up?” “Why do Japanese become different characters when they’re drunk?” Fifty foreign guests in the studio will discuss the opinions of Japanese people in town interviewed to clarify their questions. The discussion will illuminate the depth of Japanese culture as well as the difference between Japan and other foreign cultures. The series will broadcast for two nights in a row having commentator Hiroshi Aramata, and Kumiko Mori, a singer, as the guest.

Online videos about Japan are currently popular around the world. Among them are many hilarious and astonishing popular videos. Super speedy fire fighter training, amazing wrapping trick, PPAP that the world copies, mascot dogs, old-man cats, dropping your wallet in Japan, etc. From videos that make sense to videos that Japanese people have no idea why they are popular, foreign exchange students in Akita rank them. Further, what’s cool and what’s strange? A 2-hour special with a hot debate in the studio between Mr. Kokami, Mr. Aramata, and 57 foreigners! Guest: Hiromi Miyake (Rio Olympics bronze medalist)

Foreign tourists, who are increasing year after year, rely on TV programs in their own country and word of mouth in pictures and videos posted on social media. There you will find new cool Japanese culture that is being spread to the world that we Japanese people never noticed. Hilarious and shocking popular videos appear one after another. What’s cool? What’s strange? 56 foreigners have a heated debate in the studio! We introduce the top 25 ranked popular videos again this time. We excavate cool Japanese culture that will serve as a hint for drawing new inbound tourism.