Title of a documentary regarding Japanese appropriation of Western stuff
November 4, 2010 9:17 PM   Subscribe

Looking for the title of an obscure documentary about the Japanese adaptations of Western products and traditions as they have been commodified in japan.

I watched this documentary as part of a U.S. representations of Japan class in college. It isn't that recent, I imagine maybe early 90s or so. I also seem to remember that it was made by two directors primarily. I remember a scene with a toilet paper roll that talked, and a wedding with a fake wedding cake. Beyond that, I don't think I can be much help. The teacher was Professor Gregory Waller, who I would e-mail personally, but I thought I'd post it here for both reference and posterity.
posted by codybaldwin to Media & Arts (2 answers total) 6 users marked this as a favorite
 
Best answer: This is The Japanese Version. It's hilarious--I used to show it often. Here's a study guide that breaks down the scenes.
posted by Monsieur Caution at 10:59 PM on November 4, 2010 [3 favorites]


Response by poster: That's the one. Thank you.
posted by codybaldwin at 11:51 AM on November 5, 2010


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