I Survived A Japanese Game Show

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Reality goes abroad in this ABC project that sends American contestants overseas to Japan to compete in challenges in a foreign culture. Whoever adapts best to Japanese culture and each episode's challenges wins $250,000.
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  • I love the concept! It is sensational!

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    By amazing_race, Mar 06, 2010 Report Abuse
    This show brings a very excellent idea to the table, The show is incredibly interesting and very well planned. The games that I've seen so far are really unique, and I think the show also promotes Japan in a positive way, by showing great views of the country, and exposing us to the Japanese culture of the 'game show'.

    I think that whoever came up with this idea was really smart and I really enjoy this show! I'm a fan of reality television, and this is another show that I loved!

    I highly recommend this show because it can provide suspense, laughs and great action all at the one time!moreless

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  • A game show where contestants from America travel to Japan to company in various zany game to win $250,000.

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    By KollinNaples, Jul 08, 2009 Report Abuse
    With Wipeout, this show makes a great one-two punch of great hilarious game shows. Great experiences, very funny stipulations to games and how the games are played, and the very electric Japanese crowds easily make you feel all warm inside. :) I also, was fortunate to discover such a great show last season, when it all started. Justin was last year's winner, edging Donnell is an exhilirating final game for the cash.

    It's a great show to watch on Wednesdays at 9 PM EST. Last year it was tough, as Hell's Kitchen was on as well. Lots on channel flicking there. See an episode, you'll be impressed.


    Hai...................Majide!!!!!!moreless

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  • Wow, can we say, "ANOTHER SEASON?!"

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    By Rafie26, Aug 30, 2008 Report Abuse
    Of course like everyone else, I loved the entire atmosphere of the program. From Mama-san all the way to the elimination rounds. I found the show extremely entertaining with the challenges from the eating the "gooey balls" (yeah I know how that sounds) to the crane game and so on. Hopefully the ratings on the show has given it another shot for another season. This show is just as entertaing as that Japanese show that came on Spike TV or FX I think. Well whatever the case is, let's make it happen again for the fans. k?! ABC needs another show like this. Go MAJIDE!!!moreless

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  • One Of The Rear Best Show's So Cool I Loved it

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    By sasuke1my, Aug 10, 2008 Report Abuse
    When writing your review, remember to keep the language clean. Reviews must be 100 words minimum. We encourage you to try to get your review right the first time--you may choose to edit it later on, but by doing so, you will lose any positive feedback associated with the review. We encourage you to write your review in a word processor or text editor, save it to your local disk, then copy and paste it in the box below

    stacks up against others in its field. Ratings go from 0-10 with 10 being the highest. Be sure to click "Submit" next to your rating, before you continue with the rest of the review formmoreless

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  • Go back! What was that? Was that an adult dressed like a baby, spinning around holding milk?

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    By Baycityrookie, Aug 09, 2008 Report Abuse
    The very first season of Japanese Game show was funny and a new idea on ABC. The show started with 10 Contestants divided into two teams of five, The green monkeys and Yellow Penguins. The 10 contestants came from different backgrounds, they were Justin, Donnell, Meghan, Bilenda, Andrew, Cathy, Mary, Darcy, Olga and Ben.

    The Yellow Penguins pretty much dominated the whole game. Winning 4 out of the 6 games, and eliminating almost the whole green team. Which led to the Final Four; Justin, Donnell, Meghan, and Bilenda. In the 2 hour finale the two ladies were eliminated leaving Justin and Donnell to battle it out. Justin won the final course to become the first winner of "I survived a Japanese Gameshow". The show was very entertaining and well done. Not only was it a gameshow, but it gave us a look at the japanese culture, with the prizes the winners go and punishment the losers got. It was a great fill in show, when regular shows are on hiatus. I would love to see it come back for a 2nd season!moreless

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