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As one of the original video bloggers on the web from back in 2000, Rob Pongi is a well-known digital creator who has worked in the Japanese TV industry and now produces and broadcasts some of the web's most fascinating and artistic multimedia as seen on http://www.robpongi.com

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      The Tokyo Yamanote Halloween Train Rides Again Into a Sea of Controversy

      The semi-annual traditional Tokyo Yamanote Halloween Train takes off again! This Year there were actually two Halloween Trains. One got shutdown. The other was not. This is about the one that was not...  more
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      Tribute to Club Pylon

      This is a cool music video tribute to Club Pylon in Roppongi, Tokyo. Audio by Tarro Joy, used by permission and all rights reserved. Cameras - Mr. Sparkle and Rob Pongi. Edited by Rob Pongi. See more...  more

      Club Pylon tribute video

      The original version of this dance music video can be seen here:  more
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      More Engrish Emails from Lonely Japanese Girls

      Here are some more lonely Japanese girls searching for foreign friendship as reported via Engrish emails read by Rob Pongi . Written, edited and produced by Rob Pongi. All rights reserved. See more...  more

      japanese women

      The original version of this comic video can be seen here.  more
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      Kyoto, Japan: The Golden Pavilion

      This video shows a serene look at the very beautiful temple grounds of 'KINKAKUJI' or 'The Golden Pavilion' in Kyoto, Japan. Completely filmed and edited in by Rob Pongi. All rights reserved. See more...  more

      Thank you SirRip.  more
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      Tokyo Hawaiian Dancers

      This video features some groups of Tokyo Hawaiian Dancers as seen in a recent summer festival. Filmed and edited by Rob Pongi. Copyright (2007) by Rob Pongi. See more at http://www.RobPongi.com  more

      japanese girls

      The original version of this dance music video can be seen here.  more
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      Rob Pongi's 'Conversations With Nature'

      This is a short comic film by and about an American clown in Japan named 'Rob Pongi' And in a similar style like Jack Handy's 'Deep Thoughts' Rob Pongi explains his "Engrish Philosophy" on Nature and...  more

      engrish philosophy

      The original version of this short film can be seen here:  more
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      Engrish Emails from Lonely Japanese Girls

      Lonely Japanese girls searching for foreign friendship as reported via Engrish emails read by Rob Pongi . Written, edited and produced by Rob Pongi. All rights reserved. See more at...  more

      looking for friends

      The original version of this comic video can be seen here.  more
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      Rob Pongi's 3D Blimp

      First 3D animation by Rob Pongi. Completely modelled, textured, rigged, lighted, animated and rendered by Rob Pongi. All rights reserved. See more at http://www.robpongi.com  more

      3d animation videos

      The original version of this 3D animation video can be seen here.  more
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      Roppongi Nights Video #9

      Here are some more episode highlights of "The Roppongi Video Happy Hour" and other events in Tokyo. Recorded live in Tokyo in the Roppongi entertainment district. Copyright (2006) by Rob Pongi. See...  more

      Tokyo Nights Highlights Video #9

      The original version of this wild video can be seen here.  more
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      Toshogu Shrine Nikko Japan

      Some peaceful and tranquil scenes from Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Japan Completely filmed and edited by Rob Pongi. See more at http://www.RobPongi.com  more

      nikko video

      The original version of this travel video can be seen here.  more
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    skills // robpongi

    • Lighting good
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    gear // robpongi

    Sony DV cameras, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Maya

    details // robpongi

    Current Project:
    self-employed
    Current Gig:
    Japanese - English written translation work, some editing, website design & maintenance
    Influences / Heroes:
    Andy Kaufman, Jim Carrey, David Letterman, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, David Bowie, John Lennon
    Organizations I Belong To:
    Metafilter, Tribe Hollywood Entertainment Industry Network, Best of the Web
    Political Bent:
    liberal
    What I would Change About the World:
    As a bilingual Japanese-English speaker, I think the whole world needs more multilingual education in order to improve cultural awareness and reduce racism and stereotypical thinking and help reduce war and other kinds of human tragedy.
    Favorite Movies:
    The Truman Show, Man on the Moon, Lost in Translation, Chicago, Me, Myself and Irene, Austin Powers, I Am Sam, American Beauty, The Ring, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, The Godfather, 2001: A Space Odyssey
    Favorite Directors:
    Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, George Romero, Danny DeVito, Terry Gilliam, Jay Roach, Sam Mendes, Sofia Coppola, Rob Marshall
    Favorite TV Shows:
    The Simpsons, Seinfeld, Cheers, Saturday Night Live, Happy Days, Sesame Street, The Sopranos, The Iron Chef, David Letterman, The Honeymooners. The Andy Griffith Show, The Price Is Right, 60 Minutes, The Jerry Springer Show , The X-Files, Star Trek, Gilligan's Island, Frasier, I Love Lucy, In Living Color, ER, Larry King Live, Baywatch, The Benny Hill Show, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! , Doctor Who, The Red Green Show. Beverly Hills 90210, America's Most Wanted, Entertainment Tonight
    Favorite Bands:
    Tokyo Police Club, Deerhoof, David Bowie, Eastern Youth, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, The Pixies, Green Day, Shonen Knife, detroit7, Babes in Toyland, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pizzicato Five, Cypress Hill