Finally!

On my third attempt, I finally managed to get this on camera.
It occurs every morning at my company, like many traditionalist companies across Japan.

I'm kinda happy the quality is bad and I don't really infringe on anyone's privacy with it, because after all, I did record it candidly. There's no way they'd agree to let me to if they had known.

Anyway, without further ado I present to you, straight outta the wops in South Osaka, the much awaited (well, by me), Radio-Taisou (aerobics) morning routine!



Check out that soundtrack. That's from dubya dubya two, that is. Nearly 70 years and they still haven't updated that song. Though there are 2 or 3 "movements" to it (the second one is actually kinda scary). Number 1 (featured) is the most famous. There isn't a kid in Japan who doesn't know (and probably loathe) this song.

Can you imagine them trying to get kids to do this in any English speaking country? And yet even 40 year old somewhat-masculine guys here don't complain. Nor do they have any sense of rhythm, as you can see.
FYI, I'm the one who comes down and faces forwards quite far from the camera. You can't see me after everyone closer by arrives.

After the taisou is the morning meeting, which I cut out for boredom/privacy. Move along, nothing to see here.