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Season 1, Episode 19
Episode Title: TEMPURA KIDZ, pop dance group
Air Date: 2015-10-01
Overview:
In todayβs episode, we will meet the whole crew of TEMPURA KIDZ, a pop dance group in Japanβs fashion mecca Harajuku. The young and cheerful members of TEMPURA KIDZ will take us to the shop SPINNS, then to the karaoke box located inside the information corner Β« Moshi Moshi Box Β». SPINNS is one of the most emblematic fashion shop chain from Harajuku, with one shop located in the famous street Β« Takeshita-dΕri Β». SPINNS offers a mix of original items and vintage clothes at a very low price, thus being very popular among Japanese teenagers who follow the trends of Harajuku fashion. Then TEMPURA KIDZ will introduce the karaoke located in the tourist information center Moshi Moshi Box. This karaoke box can be used for free, offers explanations in many languages and has been designed by Harajuku sensation art director Sebastian Masuda. TEMPURA KIDZ began their career as child back dancers for the famous singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, before forming their own unit upon entering junior high-school. Mixing dance and pop music, they often participate in live events in Japan and Asian countries. In 2015, they will perform outside Asia for the first time, with a live performance in France in October.