: The chorus is a rapid-fire list of Japanglish terms like "Makudonarudo" (McDonald’s), "Guguru" (Google), and "Dizunilando" (Disneyland).
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 Funny Japanglish Song for Tokyo Olympic | Reaction
If you are creating or watching a reaction video, here are the viral highlights to look for: Tokyo Bon 2020 [Dance Guide] : The chorus is a rapid-fire list of
: The song explores the "love-hate" relationship foreigners have with Japanglish (English words adapted into Japanese phonetics). Understanding the Song: Key Elements If you are
: It mixes traditional Bon Odori folk dance elements with modern pop and Okinawan "Hiya Sasa" chants.
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