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JAPANESE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL GHOST STORY が Loft の「Rooftop Magazine」に出ました!

We’re in Rooftop Magazine! (Monthly Free Magazine for Youth Culture – owned by Loft!)

http://rooftop.cc/news/2015/07/03113934.php

Rooftop News

Rooftop News

Thanks “Rooftop Magazine” and the Loft!

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At Robot55 we make Top 3 videos and Top 3 New Artist videos and other video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us!contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!

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Top 3 Videos for July 04, 2015! Yak, Pins, Mirror Trap and Japan’s Own T-Jiros!

We’re back for the Top 3 once again and I have a hot lineup for you today!

First up, check out a brand new band from London named “Yak.” Yak are on Rough Trade so they have an awesome pedigree. Here’s what the label says: “Yak return with a limited three track 7″ EP on Fat Possum. The singles shows all sides of the already much loved London trio Yak. ‘Smile’ is a slow and dirty seductive piece of garage rock stomp that builds and builds a la the Cramps and The Birthday Party whilst ‘Plastic People’ is a more uptempo and joyous pop number with Pete Murphy esque vocals on top of a pulsating rhythm section and explosive, ever-shifting and ever-escalating guitars. It’s effortless and uplifting.”

#3) Yak – Plastic People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj5zJTIXKfA


Next up is a Manchester quartet that have been on our countdown before. This single is sold out!

#2) PINS – Too Little Too Late https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UvTPoDGzrY

At this week’s #1 is a band that just finished their show in St. Petersburg, Russia last night. Cool!

#1) The Mirror Trap – Killing Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvZEWO2TsVM

And for today’s freebie! Here is a new artist in Japan and this is hot. They are called the “T-Jiros.” I was told by my promoter friend that, “She is the best female vocalist in Japan.” At first I was skeptical… But wow! Check it out. I love this!

T字路s (T-Jiros) / 少年 (Shonen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=_yy7H5X19M4

I’m making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost movie.Check it if you have time. The English should be up on the site within a day or two.

Here’s the trailer: Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Story Crowdfunding Trailer / 映画予告編&出演者からのメッセージ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q89eCEd6T14

Here’s our Crowdfunding site: https://www.makuake.com/project/rock

That’s it for today! See ya next time!

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ARTISTS! SEND ME YOUR NEW VIDEOS! I WANT TO HELP PROMOTE YOU!

Also these Top 3 Video posts are sometimes getting tens of thousands of hits per week. Need proof? Do a Google Search for “Top 3 Videos” or “Top New Artists Videos” and you’ll see Robot55 on page one! blowing away MTV, Billboard Magazine, Billboard, Niconico Douga and all the rest.

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Kid’s on a Crime Spree! Zella Day! Drenge! Tokyo’s Own Watanabe’s! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-19-2015-kids-on-a-crime-spree-zella-day-drenge-tokyos-own-watanabes/

Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-19-2015-top-3-indies-artists-videos/

Top 3 Videos for June 16, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos! Dog Party, Ex Hex, Taffy and the History of Apple Pie! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-16-2015-top-3-indies-artists-videos-dog-party-ex-hex-taffy-and-the-history-of-apple-pie/

Top 3 Videos for June 11, 2015! And Japanese Rockabilly Band, Bobby’s Bar! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-11-2015-and-japanese-rockabilly-band-bobbys-bar/

Top 3 Videos for June 5, 2015! And Japanese Punk Band, the 50 Kaitenz! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-5-2015-and-japanese-punk-band-the-50-kaitenz/

Top 3 Artists Videos for June 2, 2015 – It’s Girl’s Nite Out and taffy! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-artists-videos-for-june-2-2015-its-girls-nite-out-and-taffy/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 29, 2015! And Japanese Instrumental Band, Sawagi! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-29-2015-and-japanese-instrumental-band-sawagi/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 25, 2015! And the Japanese Beatles? The Neatbeats! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-25-2015-and-the-japanese-beatles-the-neatbeats/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 17, 2015! And Taffy!!!!! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-17-2015-and-taffy/

Top 3 Videos for Week of May 11, 2015 and the Watanabes from Tokyo! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-week-of-may-11-2015-and-the-watanabes-from-tokyo/

Top 3 Videos. The Top New Artist Videos for the week of May 4, 2015. – robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-videos-su凸ko-d凹koi-may-4-2015/

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS COLUMN SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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At Robot55 we make Top 3 videos and Top 3 New Artist videos and other video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us!contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!

コチラよりお気軽にお問い合わせ下さいませ♬

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Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Kid’s on a Crime Spree! Zella Day! Drenge! Tokyo’s Own Watanabe’s! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-19-2015-kids-on-a-crime-spree-zella-day-drenge-tokyos-own-watanabes/

Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Steak Deal in All of Tokyo? Aussie Beef Steak for ¥790 at Big Boy Restaurants


I have found the best steak deal in Japan. It’s at Big Boy Restaurants (Where they also have the most inexpensive salad bar in town – See: The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/).

The steak is a 120 gram Aussie beef steak that comes with potatoes, corn and string beans. You also have your choice of 4 different sauces. My son always goes for the butter and garlic. The entire set goes for only ¥790! At ¥120 yen to the US Dollar, ¥790 works out to be about $6.58 for a delicious steak!… And, in Japan, there’s no tipping either! Wow!

(¥790 for one 120 gram steak. ¥1390 for two of them. The prices in the red box are for the steaks with the salad and soup and drink bar. Incredibly inexpensive!)

I think that’s much cheaper than even in the USA. 

How do they do this great food at such a low price?

Delivered sizzling hot to your table

My son just loves this steak!

High quality cuts too. Not fatty. No gristle.

Can’t find a better steak deal in Japan!

My son loves that steak deal (Mom and dad will love the price!) Unbelievable deal! The rest of the menu is also filled with incredible deals; especially at lunch time… Oh, and the parking is free!!!

When folks from the west come to Japan, and if they are watching their budget, then Big Boy cannot be beat. 5 out of 5 stars for quality, cleanliness and price.

Check it out at Big Boy!

Looking for more great deals on cheap eats in Japan?:

Gaijin Gourmet – Hamazushi! Tokyo’s Best Robot Sushi! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-hamazushi-tokyos-best-robot-sushi/

Gaijin Gourmet – Sukiya! Japan’s Best Gyudon (Beef Bowl) robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-sukiya-japans-best-gyudon-beef-bowl/

Gaijin Gourmet – Best Soba Chain in Tokyo?Yude Taro and ¥220 Draft Beer?! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-best-soba-chain-in-tokyo?yude-taro-and-¥220-draft-beer/

Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Premium Salad Bar in Tokyo? – Sizzler in Setagaya robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-the-best-premium-salad-bar-in-tokyo-sizzler-in-setagaya/

Gaijin Gourmet! Great Cheap and Delicious Soba in Gaienmae on Ginza Line! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-great-cheap-and-delicious-soba-in-gaienmae-on-ginza-line/

The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/

Tokyo’s Best Cheap Sushi is in Okachimachi!? 東京の一番安くて美味しい寿司屋?御徒町にあるの? http://robot55.jp/blog/tokyos-best-cheap-sushi-in-okachimachi/

The Gaijin Gourmet: Soba Wars At Hanzomon Station in Tokyo robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-soba-wars-at-hanzomon-station-in-tokyo/

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!
コチラよりお気軽にお問い合わせ下さいませ♬

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A Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story – The Team and the Story

We are making Japan’s first ever “Rock and Roll Horror” film. It is called “A Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story” and features some of Japan’s coolest Rock ‘n’ Roll bands.

Here is the crowdfunding page (English page should be ready any moment): https://www.makuake.com/project/rock

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The movie is about a rock musician who is slowly going insane. He believes that he can be immortal by writing the perfect song. He is pushed along by a ghost who promises to help him. By the end of the movie the perfect song is completed; is the musician dead or has he gone completely insane? (The full synopsis below).

Here’s our bands, actors and introduction to the team.

The Neatbeats

The Neatbeats are easy to describe. They are the “Japanese Beatles!” And they are hot. The Neatbeats often tour Europe and are on the road constantly throughout the year. The Neatbeats main vocal will be main actor in movie. He can act well (watch the trailer!) and has been on TV and radio many times and has also acted in one small part in a movie before.

The Neatbeats – Twistin’ Time With You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aifvxB6YmQ

The Privates

The Privates are easy to describe too. How about “The Japanese Buzzcocks!” They have been rocking Japan’s underground scene for more than 30 years!

The Privates – Drive All Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixV0AAxsdE

The 50 Kaitenz

And last but not least, the 50 Kaitenz. A punk band from Osaka that is punkishly hilarious!

The 50 Kaitenz on Fuji TV Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IzzdPpzWk8

The production team: 

 Producer/Co-Director Mike Rogers 

 

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike was the lead vocalist of the 1970s L.A. Punk band, The Rotters, that were a One-Hit Wonder with the smash punk classic, “Sit on my Face, Stevie Nix.” He won film awards at Moorpark college (1st Place Sophomore Class 1978) and at the UCLA International Film Festival (3rd Place Senior Class 1980). Mike has lived in Japan since 1984 and was the first foreigner in Japan’s history to be the general manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station. He has made many hit TV and radio shows over the years in Japan. In late 2014, Mike nearly died in the hospital, and it was there that he decided that, come hell or high water, he was going to make this film before he dies. Remember that scene in the Blues Brothers at the church where the heavens opened up and Belushi saw “the light”? Yeah? Well, it was like that… sort of… but not nearly as funny.

Consultant Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham

Our consultant is Patrick Cunningham. Patrick is an award winning Hollywood producer now living in Japan. Patrick’s bio on IMDB says Patrick is a casting director and producer, known for Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011), Never Met Picasso (1996) and Descendants (2008).

Martha Marcy May Marlene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPLqzVECEhU

Co-Director Enrico Ciccu.

Enrico Ciccu

Enrico Ciccu

Enrico is a talented young director from Italy now in Japan and he has a great flair and an eye for art. His works are always incredibly different and visually appealing. He has made many promotional videos, short movie and music videos.

Here is a recent work: Julie – Johnny Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6ehTDZBrE

Lighting Director Yuji Wada.

Yuji Wada

Yuji Wada

Yuji is a famous Hollywood lighting director (and old friend of Mike’s). Yuji does the lighting for all of Sofia Cappola’s movies including the smash hit “Lost in Translation” as well as others.

Lost in Translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6iVPCRflQM

Camera Ken Nishikawa.

Ken Nishikawa

Ken Nishikawa

Ken Nishikawa is camera and he is former BBC. Ken has worked for nearly 3 decades making TV productions and music videos (Shonen Knife, Glen Matlock, many famous Japanese bands) with him. Here is one of our favorites:

Shonen Knife – Ghost Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpfohSnp0U

Business Advisor Haji Taniguchi.

Haji Taniguchi

Haji Taniguchi

Haji was the president of Avex Trax Music Publishing and retired last year. He is currently the president of the MPAJ (Music Publishers Association of Japan) as well as a Board Member of The International Confederation of Music Publishers as well as Vice-Chairman of PROMIC (Foundation for Promotion of Music Industry and Culture). He is handling the business side distribution, foreign TV and film licensing and all publishing rights for the music for our movie.

Haji Taniguchi: http://www.songsummit.com.au/program/speakers-artists/haji-taniguchi/

Advisor/consultant Aki Morishita. 

Aki Morishita

Aki Morishita

Aki was the vice-president of Fuji Pacific Music Publishing (the world’s largest music publisher) as well as the former vice-president of EMI and Virgin Music. Aki is advising on all areas of production as well as film licensing and all publishing and mechanical and synchronization rights for the music.

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Story:

 

Takashi is a struggling small town rock musician who dreams of becoming a big rock star someday. He struggles so much so that he begins to be going slowly insane. His friends, family and band members worry about him.

 

In his town, there is a sort of “Rock and Roll boom.” One other musician, Nobu, came from that very same town has become somewhat famous and now plays in larger clubs and venues in Tokyo. There are rumors that the Nobu is about to be signed to a major record label. Because of this success, others dream of following him and a few Live Houses have opened up in that small town. The town becomes a sort of Mecca for music.

 

Takashi and Nobu were friends since they were in elementary school. In high school, they played in the same band. But now that Nobu has become famous, he treats Takashi poorly and disrespects him at every turn. Nobu has thrown away his past friends and now has his sights on superstardom.

 

Of course, Takashi also dreams of becoming like Nobu. He and his band keep trying hard, but something just doesn’t click and they fail to attract any crowds or attention. In spite of the lack of success, Takashi keeps at it and decides that he must keep refining his “pure” sound and so he spends all his money on antique musical instruments and amplifiers. His studio is full of old sixties equipment. His family thinks it is a waste of money.

 

One day, Takashi finds an old guitar amplifier at a guitar shop. The amplifier is rumored to be haunted as it was owned by a very famous Blues musician who had a strange death. And, after the Blues musician died, bad things keep happening to all the past owners of the amp. So much so, that the guitar shop is selling the amp for a ridiculously low price. When Takashi buys the amp, the old guy running the shop tells him to always leave the amp unplugged when he is not using it.

 

Takashi takes the guitar amp back to his studio and begins to use it. From the first moment he plugs the amp in, strange things begin to happen; when Takashi is practicing alone at night, he begins to be visited by a ghost who plays along with him as he practices. They make fantastic music together.

 

Takashi is amazed and excitedly tells his other band members, friends and family about the man who comes to play with him at night. His band members really begin to think he is losing his mind. When they come to the studio to see for themselves, they can’t see any ghost and see nothing but a bunch of empty whiskey bottles and beer cans.

 

Somewhat surprised that the ghost didn’t appear when Takashi’s band members arrived, he gets mad at the ghost the next time he sees him. He tells the ghost that he wants the ghost help them to become famous. The ghost convinces Takashi, though, that the best way to make the band become famous is by helping Takashi only. If he helps the entire band, then one of them might become more popular and famous than Takashi. Greed gets the best of Takashi and he agrees. They then begin to discuss writing the perfect song.

 

It is at this time, the ghost tells Takashi to never tell anyone about him anymore. He says this because, he tells Takashi, “If you tell people about me, they will think you are crazy.” He also tells Takashi to never unplug or turn off the amplifier; it must be left on at all times.

 

The normally talkative Takashi begins to become reclusive and quiet. This sudden change in attitude by Takashi is quite obvious to everyone around. It becomes even more worrisome when people overhear Takashi talking to the ghost, but they think he is talking to himself. But, since the amp is on all time, he can talk to the ghost and the ghost talks to him anywhere, not just the studio.

 

In fact, because the amp is on, the ghost follows Takashi around and sometimes bothers him for no particular reason. For example, the ghost appears in town up the street staring at Takashi and when Takashi runs up to talk to the ghost, he disappears around a corner or is standing at a distance just watching Takashi. Or is this just part of Takashi’s imagination too? We begin to wonder.

 

As Takashi and the ghost begin to create the perfect song together, suddenly things seem to be looking up for Takashi’s band. Even the band’s member’s notice that Takashi’s performances have suddenly become very good and something special has happened to him.

 

No one else can see or hear the ghost excepting for Takashi. Nevertheless, and even after the ghost tells him to tell no one, he continually talks about him. Due to Takashi’s repeated discussions about the ghost, his band and friends and family are sure he must be going crazy.

 

Arguments with band members and family who all suspect him to be going insane being to increase to a constant pace. Takashi begins to stay up all night rehearsing with the ghost so much so that he stops going to work for lack of sleep. One day, after another show with few customers, three of the members finally tell the leader they want to quit the band.

 

Takashi discusses this situation with the ghost. The ghost tells him not to worry because after he writes the perfect song, then everything will fall into order. Takashi is thankful to the ghost. It is here where we learn the true intentions of the ghost; in return for helping Takashi write the perfect song, the ghost wants Takashi’s band member’s souls for his own band in hell. He wants Takashi to kill his band.

 

He never says it directly but phrases it more like, “You can help your band members reach their dreams too. You can help them to become immortal. After all, it’s what they really want.” The ghost convinces Takashi that the band and him can become like great rock stars of the past when they all die.

 

Takashi reluctantly agrees with the ghost and decides he must try to kill his band. But, after several chances, he just cannot do it. He tells the ghost, “I just can’t. Please take my soul instead.”

 

The ghost laughs and replies, “I already have your soul!”

 

One day, Takashi leaves the amp on and goes to a concert. The ghost comes along. There they walk into the club and no one sees the ghost, of course. They meet Nobu.

 

Nobu is in shock. He looks straight at the ghost and his eyes open wide and his jaw drops. He ghost says, “Hey Nobu! How ya doin’? Nice to see you again. Told you I’d keep my end of the deal if you kept yours. Why did you sell our amplifier?”

 

Takashi is dumbfounded. Nobu’s attitude towards Takashi takes a 180 degree turn. Suddenly, he no longer is rude to him or disrespectful, it seems he fears Takashi.

 

Nobu wonders, “What kind of a deal has Takashi made?”

 

Later, at night, when Takashi and the ghost are alone, the ghost says, “OK. Takashi, my friend, it’s time to finish the deal and the song.”

 

Takashi turns on the recorder and they begin to play. Gradually, the room begins to spin and turn white and the two in the studio begin to float up into the air as if they are entering heaven. Everywhere is white like they are in the clouds. Takashi looks up as they play music and suddenly sees his other band members playing. They are standing and looking stoic – Takashi recognizes some of them as Nobu’s former band members – they play music together. Takashi grimaces and the entire scene is engulfed in white.

 

The perfect song is made. It remains on the recorder.

 

Takashi finally, gets what he wanted. Is Takashi dead or has he gone completely insane?

 

End.

 

 

日本初ロックンロール・ホラー映画を一緒に作ろう! – 5日目

人間の皆様御機嫌麗しゅう!ROBOT55(ロボット・ゴー・ゴー)です!

Japanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyのクラウドファンディングが始まって5日目。お陰様で既に目標金額の30%を超えるサポートを頂き、誠に嬉しく思います!この場を借りてもう一度、僕のCPUより感謝致します!

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親愛なるリスナー、そしてなにより僕の友達の皆様へ Japanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Story

親愛なるリスナー、そしてなにより僕の友達の皆様へ
Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

 
もう既に何人かの方々はご存知かと思いますが、僕は親しい友人と共にJapanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyを制作しようとしています。映画を制作するのは僕の人生最大の夢でした。僕が本当にカッコいいと思う、大好きな日本のロックンロール・バンド3組が出演します。皆、番組のフリー・ライブに過去ノー・ギャラであるにも関わらず快く参加してくれた本当に気持ちのいい奴らです。
 
僕はリスナーの皆様が無料で気軽に素晴らしいバンドのライブを楽しめるように2006年から10年近くに渡って20回近くそんなフリー・ライブを企画してきました。日頃一生懸命お仕事をしてお疲れであるにも関わらず、僕らの番組をサポートしてくれるリスナーの皆様に、なんとしても無料で音楽を楽しんでもらい、一緒に騒げる場所を確保する為に、有料にしろという各方面からのプレッシャーとも戦ってきました
 
これまで皆様にお金を出して欲しいと頼んだ事は一度もありませんし、今後もフリー・ライブは続けていきたいと思っております。
 
しかし、今回だけは、頭を垂れて皆様のサポートをお願いします。
 
どうかJapanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyのクラウドファンディングのページで、お力をお貸し願えないでしょうか?額は本当に幾らでも構いません!
 
フリー・ライブのような楽しい時間をもっとリスナーの皆様と過ごしていきたいです。そしてロックンロールがくれるそんな素晴らしい時間を世界中の人たちと共有したい –  そんな祈りを込めて作ろうとしている映画です。
 
このプロジェクトに参加して一緒に僕らの夢を実現しませんか? https://www.makuake.com/project/rock
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Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Kid’s on a Crime Spree! Zella Day! Drenge! Tokyo’s Own Watanabe’s!

Time once again for this week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos for the week of June 27, 2015. Welcome!

First up, may I interrupt this program to show you the trailer for a Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Movie we are making? Check it: (クラウドファンディングページハココですhttps://www.makuake.com/project/rock

 

Now, onto the countdown… At #3 is a band that gets lots of airplay on my FM radio show, “What the Funday” on InterFM every Sunday morning from 8 am ~ 11am. Their name is Kids On A Crime Spree and they are a rock trio from Oakland, California.

#3) Kids On A Crime Spree – Creep The Creeps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCkmD4KiN5U

Next up is a new artist that I just discovered and I think she’s going to be big. Zella Day! Her real name is Zella Day Kerr and she is an American singer-songwriter from Pinetop, Arizona. Her first single was a cover of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and it has over 100,000 views on Youtube. Check it here.

#2) Zella Day – Sweet Ophelia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta3OsyNCuvs

At #1 this week is Drenge. Drenge are an English two-piece alternative rock band, based in Castleton, Derbyshire, based in Sheffield. The band is made up of Eoin Loveless, on guitar and vocals, and his younger brother Rory, on drums. They take their name from the Danish word for “boys”, although it is pronounced differently. Oh, and they are appearing at Fuji Rock this year!

#1) Drenge – We Can Do What We Want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsqy-z8HQ-o

And last but not least are one of Tokyo’s favorite bands, the Watanabe’s. I was thinking about putting a Belle & Sebastian song in here, but then I changed my mind. Everyone already knows Belle & Sebastian and if you like them, you’ll definitely like the Watanabe’s. This video also has some great shots around Tokyo. Cool!

EXTRA! The Watanabes ft. Kate Sikora – Hot Water Hills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIxZw7gbnYU

That’s it for today! See ya next time!

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-19-2015-top-3-indies-artists-videos/

Top 3 Videos for June 16, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos! Dog Party, Ex Hex, Taffy and the History of Apple Pie! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-16-2015-top-3-indies-artists-videos-dog-party-ex-hex-taffy-and-the-history-of-apple-pie/

Top 3 Videos for June 11, 2015! And Japanese Rockabilly Band, Bobby’s Bar! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-11-2015-and-japanese-rockabilly-band-bobbys-bar/

Top 3 Videos for June 5, 2015! And Japanese Punk Band, the 50 Kaitenz! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-5-2015-and-japanese-punk-band-the-50-kaitenz/

Top 3 Artists Videos for June 2, 2015 – It’s Girl’s Nite Out and taffy! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-artists-videos-for-june-2-2015-its-girls-nite-out-and-taffy/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 29, 2015! And Japanese Instrumental Band, Sawagi! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-29-2015-and-japanese-instrumental-band-sawagi/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 25, 2015! And the Japanese Beatles? The Neatbeats! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-25-2015-and-the-japanese-beatles-the-neatbeats/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 17, 2015! And Taffy!!!!! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-17-2015-and-taffy/

Top 3 Videos for Week of May 11, 2015 and the Watanabes from Tokyo! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-week-of-may-11-2015-and-the-watanabes-from-tokyo/

Top 3 Videos. The Top New Artist Videos for the week of May 4, 2015. – robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-videos-su凸ko-d凹koi-may-4-2015/

MORE TOP 3 VIDEOS COLUMN SEARCH: http://robot55.jp/?s=Top+3+videos

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Kabuki star Kankurou and Happy Client Sends Us Gourmet Cherries! 六代目中村勘九郎写真集と高級チェリー!

Hey! Thanks! I received a box of delicious super-expensive cherries called “Sato Nishiki.” I’m not exactly sure but I think these are the kinds of cherries that you do not see in grocery stores as they are extremely expensive and reserved for the very rich, wealthy and famous…

Oh, and the Rogers’ house also got one box this year.

Sato Nishiki Cherries

Sato Nishiki Cherries

They don’t sell these on the internet… But I know that these gourmet cherries sell for, are you sitting down? About ¥1000 for one cherry! Get that? ¥That’s about $9 (USD) each for one single cherry. Really.

One thousand yen a cherry? About $9 (USD) for one cherry?! The box we received had 50 cherries in it. It’s like one of those things you’d see on CNN talking about how watermelons sell for $250 each in Tokyo…. “And this box of cherries goes for about $500! Can you believe it?!”

We did a small amount of work for Kobunsha Publishers for their project for the famous Kabuki star, Nakamura Kankurou photo collection book that is pictured above.  (Here’s the Amazon link: 六代目中村勘九郎写真集 http://amzn.to/1K9fQQl). The photo book is a very high-brow, high quality work of art. Kankuro comes from a family of Kabuki greats that embody what Kabuki is to Japan. It’s a fantastic book and a great gift for anyone who is interested in the enigma of Japan and all things Japanese.

The folks at Kobunsha also always send us the ladies gossip magazine Josei Jishin every week! Josei Jishin is one of the oldest and most popular weekly magazines in Japan having been around over 50 years! They have access to everyone and anyone in Japan. They even have access to the imperial household.

It’s wonderful working with nice people like the folks at Kobunsha. It’s nice working with people who are kind and have manners and Esprit Du Corps.

Thanks Kobunsha. You are the best! I am honored to work with you always!

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!
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Gaijin Gourmet – Hamazushi! Tokyo’s Best Robot Sushi!

It’s time for another installment of the world famous (and Original) Gaijin Gourmet.

There’s a great restaurant near my house. It’s a “Robot Sushi” restaurant named “Hamazushi.” The food is delicious and it is super cheap. The signs below say, “Sushi train ¥100 a plate,” (about $0.84 USD) but on weekdays, during lunch time, the plates are ¥90 each (about $0.75 USD).

The place is called, “Hamazushi” and this place rocks! It’s the best sushi for the price in the entire world, I reckon. The restaurants are immaculately clean and the service is fantastic. Of course the service is fantastic; this place is basically run by robots!

This particular Hamazushi has about 80 tables. It is packed every weekend. So I came during the week this time, but still they are doing a brisk business…. Notice the waitress in the above photo? No? Why is that, I wonder?

Oh! I see. We don’t need a waitress. This is our table, number 42. Right by the number 42 at the middle top, you can see our touchscreen menu. That’s our waitress for today. She takes the orders and delivers most things to the table.

Let’s see how it works!

Don’t be shy! This touchscreen menu is bilingual and can do Japanese or English. And she never messes up my order!

After I enter my order, then Ms. Touchscreen Waitress takes the order and all of them are delivered to me on our trusty and reliable old friend, Mr. Conveyor!


But, wait a minute! If the orders come down the conveyor, what’s to stop other people from taking my order? Ah? Ms. Touchscreen places my order on a special red tray and when my orders approaches my table (table 42) our beautiful and sexy voiced Ms. Touchscreen waitress says, “Now arriving at gate 42, your order of Maguro (or whatever) sushi!”
The bells ring and you know the order has arrived… Did I mention that kids just GO CRAZY over this restaurant? They love to press the touchscreen and make the orders. They love how our bilingual waitress informs us of our orders approaching… Kids have so much fun! Especially when ice cream or cake is ordered and arrives! 

Of course, Ms. Touchscreen Waitress plays funny bells and whistles for the kids when their desserts arrive! Genius!

Different plates of sushi. My wife loves Ankimo…. It’s a seasonal dish kind of like Foie Gras. Of course Hamazushi evens has these delicious offerings.

Tuna! Who doesn’t love tuna? Especially when the fish is freash and delicious and it only costs ¥100 (about $0.84 per dish!) Incredibly good!

My favorite is sashimi. Yep! They have that too! Same food quality and safety; same delicious freshness… Same low price!

Sushi heaven!

Ah? There is a human here (someone has to clean the tables and take special orders!) Great quick service too at Hamazushi. 

If you like sushi, and I do, you’ll love Hamazushi… Especially if you are on a budget and/or have kids! 

You just cannot beat the quality, food safety, freshness and service of Hamazushi! If you go there, tell them “Mike sent me!” (Oh, but you’ll have to press the “English” button on the touchscreen or she won’t understand what you are saying!

Hamazushi! For price and quality (and fun for the kids) 5 stars! Oh, and free parking!

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Looking for more great deals on cheap eats in Japan?:

Gaijin Gourmet – Sukiya! Japan’s Best Gyudon (Beef Bowl) robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-sukiya-japans-best-gyudon-beef-bowl/

Gaijin Gourmet – Best Soba Chain in Tokyo?Yude Taro and ¥220 Draft Beer?! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-best-soba-chain-in-tokyo?yude-taro-and-¥220-draft-beer/

Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Premium Salad Bar in Tokyo? – Sizzler in Setagaya robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-the-best-premium-salad-bar-in-tokyo-sizzler-in-setagaya/

Gaijin Gourmet! Great Cheap and Delicious Soba in Gaienmae on Ginza Line! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-great-cheap-and-delicious-soba-in-gaienmae-on-ginza-line/

The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/

Tokyo’s Best Cheap Sushi is in Okachimachi!? 東京の一番安くて美味しい寿司屋?御徒町にあるの? http://robot55.jp/blog/tokyos-best-cheap-sushi-in-okachimachi/

The Gaijin Gourmet: Soba Wars At Hanzomon Station in Tokyo robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-soba-wars-at-hanzomon-station-in-tokyo/

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

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