Your English Friends In Japan

14/01/2024

Our 5th anniversary awards are here!

Our 5th year end JAPANESE MUSIC AWARDS!As always, it's all for a bit of fun and the community, so we hope you ENJOY and don't take it too seriously ;) . Stil...

28/09/2023

Oh dear, we've done a Japanese Gaming Treasures unboxing. I haven't had time to watch it through yet, but feast your eyes on some game boy goodness.

(UNBOXING THE JAPAN MEGA HAUL, NUMBER 5)1: https://youtu.be/FHHXD0vPYKU?si=36f9xlcBn0Mm4JKo2: https://youtu.be/LEchjbAamQs?si=wtCL35fBOmgv3tUs3: htt...

06/09/2023

Learn to play Scandal with Rocksmith! Hopefully more J-Rock in the future?

Hello Rocksmith fans! We received a second update in the same month (August) which is a bit light (all things considered) but still has some interesting new licenses and some great Guitar and Bass arrangements. 🍁 Patch notes for August (on Trello)… Feature improvements / New features General ·...

05/09/2023

22/06/2023

We're getting a bunch of new members, so here's a bit of what we're up to these days. After all, we ARE Baka Broadcast. Howard and James are the friends, we're English, and we are often in Japan together. That's what the name of the page means, yo.

You asked for my pick of sub 5k subscriber Japanese bands. Well here's 3, and if you like this, we'll call this a regular video feature ;) . Let's unpack!---...

29/04/2023

A new channel from us, Lyric Learner! Currently taking an in-depth look at the anime series Bocchi The Rock!

Hi there and welcome! So, you like reviews and endless waffle from a guy living in Japan? I'll do my best ;)

12/06/2021

Hey everyone. We don't really do much on Facebook due to security concerns. We will try to remedy these as soon as is possible. However, we couldn't imagine missing the end of an era :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC_uYUzGT2U Be ready :)

Our last live stream from the channel's home since Autumn 2019. Where we received albums in the post, learnt to fear bears, created the poster wall, lost our...

01/04/2021

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of posts. Hope you've been enjoying the recent content over on the channel. So we have pretty much gone through our redesign in many ways, but let us know if there is any comments or suggestions. We are also going to be upping the content posts fairly soon with a little luck ;)

27/01/2021

It's a new year! New branding! So, we once again ask that you help us in trying to scream at Facebook that this page be renamed "Baka Broadcast". Please comment "RENAME AS BAKA BROADCAST". If you don't think we should rebrand, this is also your chance to object. This page has evolved so far from when it followed the blogs and radio channel to the Youtube channel. Let's hope this year is the year Facebook sees sense! VOTE AND COMMENT NOW!

22/01/2021

Something very new is coming :) . It's all original, it's all crazy, and it's probably a couple of months away. But if you want to subscribe in advance... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kUtMijzge1_q7Mdr2yl6Q/featured

We will tell you soon :)

13/01/2021

Sorry it's been so long dear Facebook followers :D ! It's been a weird new year, and a belated happy 2021 to you all! With that considered, we're working on a lot of new stuff too. If you haven't already, check out James and Jenn's new series on Anime Theme Tunes of 2020. Yes, his geek cred is on the up ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL1_i-Zf7QQ

We continue our trek through 2020!DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXFMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BakaBroadcastREDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/alottounpa...

18/12/2020

AWARD YOUR FAVOURITES 1 to 4
IT'S THE BIG ONE :D ! For this year's awards ceremony, the audience award will be for the most ADDICTIVE song. Me and James have compiled 4 songs we picked up in Japan that we can't get out of our heads. Download ALL 4 SONGS at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqE8CiYkk_tj0S1OHSkNDzOPYt5p1vOA/view?usp=sharing Or if you want the YOUTUBE links, here they are:
Don Quixote
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJyYrrDKYZE
Hard Off Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mht1kyJ838c&t=1s
MaiDreamin' Passport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txho0ErZp0E
Sapporo Smile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy7AgAGK8d4
AWARD YOUR MOST ADDICTIVE 1 TO 4 :) ! (1 for most and 4 for least)

美味しい食べ物、豊かな自然、四季折々の楽しいイベント。そんな多くの魅力に恵まれ、自然と笑顔があふれるのが札幌のいいところ。いままでも、これからも、笑顔の似合う街に。そんな「笑顔になれる街」札幌をイメー...

17/12/2020

James now even has a shopping robot. Join us rummaging around Japan! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l8EIayP80M

Howard takes James on a virtual shopping outing. snacks and drinks abound!DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXFMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BakaBroadcastRED...

10/12/2020

I have bought James some insane stuff before, but this will surely never be bested. For Christmas, he is getting the most powerful Pokemon of them all 😆😆 KEN WATANABE 🤣 ... Why does this exist? Love it 😂

03/12/2020

I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for supporting me, James and Bubbles throughout this year's broadcasts and all the drama of 2020, both local to the channel and general to us all. Having to turn your home in to part home/part studio, certainly has it's benefits and disadvantages. I think we have all really enjoyed the community and the challenge this year. There's a lot coming up, but we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has tuned in and joined the conversation :)

03/12/2020

...and where there is a single, better believe there is a B-SIDE to check out too! But wow, this one is quite something! What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVErldZUzkA

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Te-b6yBqLshfe-Mbeqopa5kvPbb_lB6/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/V8J8fMZ MERCH: https://www.ets...

01/12/2020

New Band-Maid means new reviews! More this week also from Passcode, Wagakki Band, & BabyMetal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgA0dRnrap0

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OnwiPl-3YbmkprJulA4hQGIxFN7CZjtc/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...

27/11/2020

Whilst -ing , I have been interrupted by angry seagulls, mosquitos, stalkers, but never before such a heartwarmingly cute video-bomber as this adorable little dog who just wanted me to play catch with him. I of course obliged :) #犬 - See the review and incident here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvf7D-4MMro

25/11/2020

Back on the reviews again and testing a new format for my Japan tour next month. Tell me what you think both of the format and of this rather shocking number from Wagamama Rakia :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JHJhGTwkrY&t=657s

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lebOFgIJ0IsXoiS1uRlSSHVZ4G8noJad/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...

04/11/2020

Time for your World Tour Wednesday suggestions! First 8 get in. 1 song per person, and you can post on behalf of someone else so long as they DM me on one of our social medias to confirm. Looking forward to it :)..aaaaand comment!

30/10/2020

WHY NOT TO KILL BUGS in lol: I just found a rather large centipede crawling around the house and decided to google if it's a pest. Turns out the freaky little fella specializes in killing vermin and spiders and avoids humans. He is now my 22 leg bouncer :) https://twitter.com/deko4848/status/1322009169700904960?s=20

30/10/2020

but considering Silent Siren have redirected their skills a little, and this turned in to some kind of J-Drama, who gets the oscar lol? Our most tongue in cheek award for end of year seems to have all of it's nominees in one video. Oh, the song's pretty good too if you can forgive them TURNING IT DOWN 😂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNsujvjH6s4&t=1s

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aG35Bpxy_AUOMhLZk3-35CDt1ZnhNqM1/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...

29/10/2020

BAKA BINGE offers up a ranking of all the items James has scored at long last. Enjoy watching him justify this madness :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sD-TT1S3-0
8/10 (with distinction) Convenience Store Starbucks Matcha Macchiato
8/10 Japanese Haagen Dazs Strawberry Brownie Parfait
8/10 Yamazaki Pan Lunch Pack W Cream sandwich
8/10 KitKat Coffee Ganache (Canadian WTW)
7.5/10 Mt Rainier Coffee Caramel Brulee Latte
7/10 Japanese Starbucks Butterscotch Coffee Jelly Frappuccino
7/10 Mt. Rainier Kinako Roasted Soy Bean Coffee Latte
7/10 Sukiya Pastrami Rice Bowl
7/10 Dydo Grand Time Maple Milkshake
7/10 Calpis Water
7/10 Rubicon Turkish Sharbat (Turkey WTW)
7/10 Indonesian Pepsi Blue (Indonesia WTW)
7/10 Brothers Marshmallow English Cider (England WTW)
6/10 Meiji Black Energy Curry for Men
6/10 Calpis Soda
6/10 Japanese Red Bull White Edition Fresh Breeze
6/10 Japanese Mt Rainier Christmas Caffe Cocoa Latte
6/10 'Black Thunder Ice' chocolate ice cream bar
6/10 Japanese Starbucks Strawberry Custard Latte
6/10 Rubicon Street Drinks African Bissap Senegal WTW)
6/10 Nestle After Eight Strawberry Chocolate Mints (German WTW)
5/10 KFC 'Moon-Viewing' Tsukimi Burger
5/10 Japanese SHAKE! SHAKE! CREAM!
5/10 Hitachino Nest Yuzu Ginger Non Ale
5/10 Starbucks Green Apple Jelly Frappuccino
5/10 Starbucks Pink Baked Apple Frappuccino
5/10 Rubicon Street Drinks Mexican Agua Fresca (Mexico WTW)
4.5/10 Hokkaido Gaurana Haskap Soft Drink
4/10 Asahi Mitsuya Cider; Pink Lemonade
4/10 Convenience Store ¥100 Teriyaki Cabbage Mayo Fukkura Burger
4/10 Convenience Store ¥100 F*kkura Cheese Burger
4/10 Shiratama Sakura Latte
4/10 Mega Black Cocoa Black Pepper Curry
4/10 Sapporo Strawberry Red Wine Cocktail
4/10 Cadbury with Moro Chocolate Bar (Australia WTW)
4/10 Baci Ruby Perugina (Italy WTW)
3/10 Seven Eleven Sakura Dorayaki
3/10 Rubicon Street Drinks Nimbu Pani Indian Lemonade (India WTW)
3/10 Marks and Spencer Creme Brulee Liqueur (England WTW)
3/10 Nestle Lion Bar WILD Limited Edition (Poland WTW)

17/10/2020

The great debate has begun :D ! What do you think of my theory? Have any examples you would present? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD0Cpx6PLvw

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11/10/2020

It seems only natural we were going to need to talk about this eventually ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqiR54rl_ow

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mOojtX5FHh2YL5CuooOBSNLIID7mBVoe/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...

08/10/2020

Back to work! What do you think of this craziness then? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uj3N4uhcyc

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GJ3689cgEreJWzIFCq4cOTOScR7LikXw/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: Find us (the link keeps changing!) MERCH: https:/...

28/09/2020

Big news! So big chat :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1TBdF6LF_I

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22/09/2020

Time to discuss band "sounds" through the lens of two of our favourite Japanese bands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026_PZaYowE&t=5s

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05/09/2020

Totally fair Japanese music reviews available every day because...... we're not biased..... promise ...... lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q0YNDznbkM

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lshXmdySZ5fUYVy2q8-t7vWBrwtnPFd2/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...

04/09/2020

For the first time in 2 years, we are checking out famed Japanese band IKIMONO GAKARI with their new song! Exciting stuff :D https://youtu.be/sZ2cKwSMGe0

WATCH REACTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wht_qsf1paqRqEgLuFhl9HN-eeRuEH55/view?usp=sharing DISCORD: https://discord.gg/7QmuXF MERCH: https://www.etsy...