Apr 3, 2008
Yakuza Elvis Dance Party
Posted By Todd
We saw the Japanese Elvises this Sunday at Yoyogi. They dance all over Tokyo, and apparently the large tattoos are a good indication they’re Yakuza — Japan’s equivalent of the mafia.
One of ‘em sure likes to start trouble. Check it out.
Stay tuned for hilarious video of the Japanese pop lip-synchers who performed for our Hanami party.
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11 Comments, Comment or Ping
Seduction Chronicles
So strange
Apr 3rd, 2008
Eric
The Japanese culture can only become more eccentric.
Apr 3rd, 2008
Digitalnomad
Now we’re talking video. Way to go. I gave you some link juice on SendShack today.
Apr 3rd, 2008
aaron
This clip comes from the BBC series Japanorama. The episode is focuses on Zoku, or “tribe” subcultures. There are all kinds of tribes, but they are usually unified by a similar style of dress or appearance.
The dancers in this footage are most likely members of the rokabiri-zoku (Rockabilly tribe) NOT the Yakuza.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoku
Apr 3rd, 2008
aaron
What I MEANT to say, is that there is a segment on Japanorama with very similar footage which explains what is going on.
Apr 3rd, 2008
Todd
Thanks for the link, Aaron. What do you think of that one guy’s tats?
Wouldn’t be surprised if they get together for rockabilly, pretty likely at least one is Yakuza.
Apr 3rd, 2008
Jeff
What a bunch of kooks.
Apr 4th, 2008
James
Funny stuff, the whole youth yakuza subculture is an interesting subject
The book “Speed Tribes: Days and Night’s with Japan’s Next Generation” by Karl Taro Greenfeld is probably on of the best books on it
Apr 10th, 2008
Hutch Nana San
Hi there, grandson Ty
Only wish I wasn’t limited to dial-up as it is taking forever for those Rockiabilly dancers to finish!
Did you meet up w/ a WA uncle?
Apr 17th, 2008
b.east
Please tell me you got an interview with one of these guys. This would be a great pod for current TV (current.com)
Apr 23rd, 2008
turtledino
todd
great stuff. all this stuff sounds a heck of a lot better than school. stay safe.
Apr 24th, 2008
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