Jul 13 2005

A Video Tour of Roppongi

Published by Rich Pav at 2:55 am under Videocast

I can't believe there are nearly 300 subscribers to this…thing. What's wrong with you people? I mean, I can understand why my friends and family like this stuff, but the other 295 of you? TV and radio programming must be pretty awful if you're coming here for entertainment. Whatever. I'm glad ya'll enjoy it. It's fun for me too. This is like being famous, but without the burden of having to keep track of my millions.

Tonight I started off at the Hobgoblin pub in Akasaka because I was thirsty for Blackthorn cider. Afterwards I turned the camera on myself while I took a little stroll through the neighborhood but…well, you'll see. It didn't go so well, so I walked to Roppongi where I had a bit more fun. Then I went home. The end.

I have to apologize to the blind guy who left a comment here a week or two ago. I've been meaning to put a podcast together for you. I hope you don't feel left out. How about if I just e-mail you the 50 or so hours of unedited audio I have saved?

Thanks to everyone who filled out the questionnaire. The results are interesting. I like feedback way more than votes. But votes are kind of nice too. If you happen to be at Podcast Alley voting for other shows you like, heck, you might as well vote for me too while you're there, right?

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18 Responses to “A Video Tour of Roppongi”

  1. # Rick UNITED STATES Mac OS X Safari 412 on 13 Jul 2005 at 4:08 am

    Yet another Great Videocast!
    Com'on Rich… The Mailbox wasn't the only thing of interest… The Nigerian guy was funny as hell!

    Thanks again for an entertaining walk through the streets of Japan!
    Rick


  2. # Chris UNITED STATES Mac OS X Safari 412 on 13 Jul 2005 at 8:15 am

    Rich,

    Love the videocast yet again! Keep kicking up the irreverence and honesty. Hassling people on the street, pawning yourself off as a movie start, and talking about insects shooting lasers out its ass. Brilliant!! I've been thinking of doing the same thing when I come to Japan after only studying for a year (well except for the laser out the ass stuff). A true inspiration. ばんばってください.

    PS. Kind of a bummer to see TGI Friday's and McDonalds (of course) out there. Grrrr. Anyway, catch ya later.


  3. # sarah UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 13 Jul 2005 at 10:00 am

    I couldn't have said it any better than Chris. Therefore I will simply say… Well done!


  4. # David UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 13 Jul 2005 at 11:19 am

    Rich - Love the work. Your perspectives in and about japan are amusing, entertaining, informative. I hate to say this but… da da da da da! I'm lovin' it. Or Ruvin' it?

    I know you're probably a busy guy… but the people want MORE!

    Take it easy -

    David


  5. # mateus reis BRAZIL Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 14 Jul 2005 at 12:05 am

    It's almost like "Lost In Translation".. but real. Thanks dude.

    Mateus


  6. # mexist UNITED STATES Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 14 Jul 2005 at 3:42 am

    Can you go into a 7-11 sometime? That company started here in Dallas but is japanese owned now. I'm curious how they look over there. I bet they're cooler on the inside…


  7. # mateus reis BRAZIL Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 14 Jul 2005 at 6:35 am

    você também fala português?

    Achei hilário o papo do Chewbacca. :)


  8. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 15 Jul 2005 at 12:16 am

    I felt bad for pissing him off. I was trying to think of something to say to make him laugh but couldn't think fast enough. When he asked, "Do you know me?" I wish I had replied, "The REAL question is, Do you know yourself?" But he had three really deep vertical scars on both cheeks, which to me meant, "Don't fuck too much with this guy," so I ended the conversation.


  9. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 15 Jul 2005 at 12:20 am

    You flatter me. And you allude to a McDonald's commercial I've never seen. I've noticed the "I'm Lovin' It" posters in McDonald's. The English was correct and vernacular, so I assumed it was a global marketing campaign.


  10. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 15 Jul 2005 at 12:29 am

    Don't worry about the typo in Japanese. You made one in English too so it all evens out.

    Truthfully, I don't mind seeing US companies in Japan. It's interesting to see how they adapt to the cultural differences. I should do a show about that, come to think of it.


  11. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 15 Jul 2005 at 12:38 am

    Falo, mas não muito bem. Estudei português por um ano na universidade. Falo o espanhol muito melhor do que o português.
    Provavelmente, falo espanhol melhor do que falo japonês.


  12. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0.4 on 15 Jul 2005 at 12:50 am

    Interesting you should mention that. I've been thinking about doing a show having to do with Lost in Translation. Either videocasting the locations or talking about what was accurate and what was overdone.


  13. # Chris UNITED STATES Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0 on 15 Jul 2005 at 1:19 am

    This would be amazing. Go for it!


  14. # Randal Throckmorten Bachin UNITED STATES Mac OS X Mozilla Firefox 1.0.5 on 18 Jul 2005 at 12:44 am

    Great show Rich, I found it fascinating. And this really is a public service for a guy like me that never leaves the house.

    I thought the sun glasses were working for you. I was buying it.

    And I'm thinking you may have misinterpreted the Nigerian. My theroy is that he had amnesia and you looked familiar to him.


  15. # JStewart UNITED STATES Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0 on 20 Jul 2005 at 4:58 am

    I love the video's…..you are doing a FANTASTIC job. I realize they are a lot of work but believe me they are appreciated!!!

    By the way the sunglasses were working…you definetely looked "tough".

    take care


  16. # Rich Pav JAPAN Windows 2000 Mozilla Firefox 1.0.5 on 20 Jul 2005 at 10:42 am

    If I can shoot video in a 7-11 without getting kicked out, I will. I'll have to do it with a higher resolution camera so the labels can be seen.


  17. # mateus reis BRAZIL Windows XP Mozilla Firefox 1.0 on 19 Aug 2005 at 8:12 pm

    HI Rich, About "Lost in Translation" type of videos, maybe you like this:

    http://www.professorbright.com/tohoku.html

    Take a look.

    Mateus


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