: It mixes traditional Bon Odori folk dance elements with modern pop and Okinawan "Hiya Sasa" chants.
: The creators intended for the song and its easy-to-follow dance guide to be performed globally to welcome visitors to Tokyo. Reaction Video Guide Funny Japanglish Song for Tokyo Olympic | Reaction
The funny "Japanglish" song most associated with the Tokyo Olympics is (also known as "Makudonarudo") by Malaysian artist Namewee featuring Meu Ninomiya . Produced by Cool Japan TV , it was designed to promote tourism for the then-upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics by humorously highlighting English loanwords used in Japan. Understanding the Song: Key Elements : It mixes traditional Bon Odori folk dance
: The song explores the "love-hate" relationship foreigners have with Japanglish (English words adapted into Japanese phonetics). Produced by Cool Japan TV , it was
Marion Kanemori from the Iwakuni Odori Kai dance group demonstrates the 2020 Bon Dance song Tokyo Bon by Malaysian artist Namewee. YouTube·Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin
: The chorus is a rapid-fire list of Japanglish terms like "Makudonarudo" (McDonald’s), "Guguru" (Google), and "Dizunilando" (Disneyland).
If you are creating or watching a reaction video, here are the viral highlights to look for: Tokyo Bon 2020 [Dance Guide]