Hmm.. Melt Banana played here with Tool on a tour. Boredoms 77 Boadrum was a huge deal, and they were on a major record label. Polysics are on Myspace Records. Etc... I'm not sure how weird Japan is, though obviously their culture IS very extreme. Miike said that all recent Japanese art is in response to World War II. That makes sense. Japan is pretty much the best place for movies, music, porn, video games, etc. I wouldn't want to live there (too many people, too much competition, the rooms are too small), but yeah. My cousin lives there. Asian chicks go crazy for American dudes over there. Also, nearly every Japanese "rock" band there is what we call "math rock" here. They're all just insanely talented. It's ridiculous. Also, bukakke rules. Japan!
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