BIZARRE FOODS WITH ANDREW ZIMMERN: VIDEO OF TRAVEL CHANNEL TV SHOW, JAPAN JAIL THEME RESTAURANT WITH LA CARMINA.

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At long last, the Tokyo episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern — featuring La Carmina as his guide to weird theme restaurants — has aired! Huge thanks to the crew for having me on the show, and to all of you who tuned in. I’m glad you enjoyed our bloody dining adventure.

What, you missed the Travel Channel premiere? Wipe those tears away: I’ve posted the clip below and on my YouTube channel.

Harajuku “fashion author and blogger” La Carmina brings Andrew Zimmern to Tokyo’s strangest theme restaurant, Alcatraz ER, on Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods TV show. She and her Goth friends drink red slush out of a mannequin’s head and eat “Russian Roulette” takoyaki behind the bars a jail cell. You can read/see more of the horror mental hospital cafe in La Carmina’s book Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants: Tokyo (Mark Batty, Random House).

We shot my title sequence in Shibuya, shortly after I met up with Zimmern at the Hachiko dog statue. People were staring as I strutted around and blew kisses to the camera…

Mistress Maya wasn’t grossed out by the “bedpan of beer.” I think she drank most of it straight!

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My fashionable Tokyo spooks joined me for the shoot. Andrew Zimmern and the film crew were very nice to us all. (I wrote about the experience in my CNNGo article here.)

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What’s more disturbing: pumping a syringe of red head goop into your mouth, or a pink Cheshire Cat eating pizza with chopsticks?

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Come watch my Bizarre Foods video clip! Reactions? What was your favorite moment in the dining experience?

Don’t forget to enter my Miyavi concert ticket giveaway. And I welcome you to add me on Twitter for J-pop news and random ramblings. Hugs and love!

Japanese word of the day: Bizarre = Hen or Kimyo
Song of the Day: The video’s intro and outro music is Malice Mizer – Chinurareta Kajitsu.

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110 Comments

http://www.myspace.com/shadowpal2 shadowpal2

I’ll be quite honest by saying that if I had a syringe filled with a drink, I would be very tempted in trying to shoot that drink into someone’s mouth. Who says you can’t play with your food once in a while haha?!

Oh and as for my favorite part…- DEFINITELY RUSSIAN ROULETTE! I would love to play that game all day!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Hahah! There was also a vibrating dildo that we used to mix a drink…
  - http://www.myspace.com/shadowpal2 shadowpal2
    
    HAHAHAHA!!!! It’s all good fun!
KenshinForever

lol…this is hilarious XD
can i meet the cat guy? i liked his scratch at 7:14 ;)

i thought i saw the bizarre foods on tokyo already, but i guess not >_<
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Yukiro is all over my blog! Just search for “yukiro” in the right sidebar my blog ;)
Ann

I just watched it on the Travel Channel and loved it. His expression when he saw the brain syringe drink was priceless.
Congratulations on the segment and I’m gonna go look at more whacky restaurants. :3
Anonymous

you and your mates are all so cute, not to mention fabulous. is andrew zimmerman cool in person?
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  He is so sweet and down-to-earth. A family guy and no pretensions. Fab.
http://www.myspace.com/shadowpal2 shadowpal2

I'll be quite honest by saying that if I had a syringe filled with a drink, I would be very tempted in trying to shoot that drink into someone's mouth. Who says you can't play with your food once in a while haha?!
KenshinForever

lol…this is hilarious XD
can i meet the cat guy? i liked his scratch at 7:14 ;)

i thought i saw the bizarre foods on tokyo already, but i guess not >_<
Ann

I just watched it on the Travel Channel and loved it. His expression when he saw the brain syringe drink was priceless.
Congratulations on the segment and I'm gonna go look at more whacky restaurants. :3
http://amy-says.tumblr.com Amy

I was so excited to see this episode, you guys were all fabulous – especially Yukiro!
congratulations on your continued success =)
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thanks so much! I really appreciate the encouragement.
daydreamie6

andrew really needs to shave….
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Hahah he just came from Mongolia, where he lived in a yert for a week… hardcore!
  - daydreamie6
    
    Lol I guess if you put it that way, it’s understandable.
07winglessorphan

That seems like such a fun place to eat at! If your drink was out of a head, then I wonder what is for dessert!
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Did you catch a glimpse of the penis cocktail? O__O
jimmy

Yummy!
hannan

i just recently seen this episode today!! ^^ I was all like, OMG I KNOW THIS GIRL FROM FACEBOOK!!! ahaha xD
Ismael

Nice one :)
BTW what is the song at the very end of your youtube vidéo
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  The song is Malice Mizer – Chinurareta Kajitsu.
Mel

Awesome Carmen! I can’t wait to go to Tokyo and drink a Martini from a guy’s head ;) You look fab as usual btw!
Big C

watched it twice last nite lol
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Hee hee awesome!
Dark Angel

The show was so awesome! I can’t believe you, my web bud, was on TV worldwide! Andrew Zimmern even won an award for that popular show. To see you there was so exciting and watching my goth siblings having a spot on TV was great. I only wish I was there!! ^_^
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thank you, my friend, for your kindness and support! <3
  
  It was an honor to be part of the show, and Andrew was fantastic. Next time, if we're in the same city and I'm doing a TV shoot, you should take part!
Callie

thats awesome miss carmina! I can’t wait to watch it after my class is done! ^^ I love that show!
Sayonara Samurai

I actually saw that last night on Food Network. You looked good! Omedetou’ Gozaimasu!
Louis
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Thank you!! xoxox
Lisa

Great show!
mariesfbayarea

you and your mates are all so cute, not to mention fabulous. is andrew zimmerman cool in person?
Deft Loli

Nice job Carmina!!!
Croosler

I loved the flowers in your hair! You looked like an elegent (goth) pixie of some sort! very pretty.
http://twitter.com/Dravarious Yukiro Dravarious

hahaha, I look so drunk and bloated ^_^
Velvet

..congrats! i love tokyo culture, hope to visit one day, your Bizarre Foods adventure , awesome def. can’t have a weak tummy! =)
http://amy-says.tumblr.com Amy

I was so excited to see this episode, you guys were all fabulous – especially Yukiro!
congratulations on your continued success =)
Mali

I watched it and omg all I have to say is that I would love to be a part of your group!
Blake

I absolutely loved this episode, you guys were the highlight of the show! <3
I wish you could host a travel special on Tokyo fashion and food because I would love to see more of you on American television. :D
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  I’ll be on CNN International in June, and Canal Plus France in the fall… and maybe something else before that…
  And I’d love to keep doing American/international TV work! Bring it on!
daydreamie6

andrew really needs to shave….
07winglessorphan

That seems like such a fun place to eat at! If your drink was out of a head, then I wonder what is for dessert!
jimmy

Yummy!
Jason

Thanks for the friend request, the Bizarre Foods episode was very interesting and reminded me of all the wonderful insanity that can be found within Tokyo : )
hannan

i just recently seen this episode today!! ^^ I was all like, OMG I KNOW THIS GIRL FROM FACEBOOK!!! ahaha xD
Ismael

Nice one :)
BTW what is the song at the very end of your youtube vidéo
Mel

Awesome Carmen! I can't wait to go to Tokyo and drink a Martini from a guy's head ;) You look fab as usual btw!
Big C

watched it twice last nite lol
Dark Angel

The show was so awesome! I can't believe you, my web bud, was on TV worldwide! Andrew Zimmern even won an award for that popular show. To see you there was so exciting and watching my goth siblings having a spot on TV was great. I only wish I was there!! ^_^
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hee hee awesome!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Yukiro is all over my blog! Just search for “yukiro” in the right sidebar my blog ;)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahah he just came from Mongolia, where he lived in a yert for a week… hardcore!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

The song is Malice Mizer – Chinurareta Kajitsu.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank you, my friend, for your kindness and support! <3

It was an honor to be part of the show, and Andrew was fantastic. Next time, if we're in the same city and I'm doing a TV shoot, you should take part!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Did you catch a glimpse of the penis cocktail? O__O
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the encouragement.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

He is so sweet and down-to-earth. A family guy and no pretensions. Fab.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Hahah! There was also a vibrating dildo that we used to mix a drink…
Callie

thats awesome miss carmina! I can't wait to watch it after my class is done! ^^ I love that show!
Sayonara Samurai

I actually saw that last night on Food Network. You looked good! Omedetou' Gozaimasu!
Louis
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank you!! xoxox
Lisa

Great show!
Deft Loli

Nice job Carmina!!!
Croosler

I loved the flowers in your hair! You looked like an elegent (goth) pixie of some sort! very pretty.
http://www.myspace.com/shadowpal2 shadowpal2

HAHAHAHA!!!! It's all good fun!
Jean

I’ve seen this! So awesome!! ^_^
LittleBat

I just watched this ep last night XD…I nearly shit kittens when I saw you were in it. WIN!!!
http://twitter.com/Dravarious Yukiro Dravarious

hahaha, I look so drunk and bloated ^_^
daydreamie6

Lol I guess if you put it that way, it's understandable.
Velvet

..congrats! i love tokyo culture, hope to visit one day, your Bizarre Foods adventure , awesome def. can't have a weak tummy! =)
Animedancer

Thank you for posting the clip! I had to teach at the same time, so I wasn’t able to watch it on TV. Loved how it came out those. I remember hearing about that place on the Tokyology TV DVD. So it was cool to see a different perspective on the place.
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  Blarrgh I don’t have a good vibe from Tokyology… saw a preview of the DVD. Seems like the host is usually an LA entertainment bimbo type and doesn’t really take part in the subcultures she’s trying to showcase… >__<
http://www.defectivegeeks.com Space Pirate Queen

You were great in the episode! My boyfriend and I totally raced home to watch the show. We love Bizarre Foods, and when I found out you will be in it, it was a bonus! xo
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  That is so awesome to hear! Made my day!!
Mali

I watched it and omg all I have to say is that I would love to be a part of your group!
Sarah

You were great!!!! They should do another episod with just Andrew you & your friends going to all the theme resturants!
Blake

I absolutely loved this episode, you guys were the highlight of the show! <3
I wish you could host a travel special on Tokyo fashion and food because I would love to see more of you on American television. :D
Jason

Thanks for the friend request, the Bizarre Foods episode was very interesting and reminded me of all the wonderful insanity that can be found within Tokyo : )
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I'll be on CNN International in June, and Canal Plus France in the fall… and maybe something else before that…
And I'd love to keep doing American/international TV work! Bring it on!
Jean

I've seen this! So awesome!! ^_^
heavy metal

That is so awesome!
LittleBat

I just watched this ep last night XD…I nearly shit kittens when I saw you were in it. WIN!!!
keredono

In the beginning of this episode there were a couple of cosplayers. I spotted Luka :D
Animedancer

Thank you for posting the clip! I had to teach at the same time, so I wasn't able to watch it on TV. Loved how it came out those. I remember hearing about that place on the Tokyology TV DVD. So it was cool to see a different perspective on the place.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Blarrgh I don't have a good vibe from Tokyology… saw a preview of the DVD. Seems like the host is usually an LA entertainment bimbo type and doesn't really take part in the subcultures she's trying to showcase… >__<
http://www.defectivegeeks.com Space Pirate Queen

You were great in the episode! My boyfriend and I totally raced home to watch the show. We love Bizarre Foods, and when I found out you will be in it, it was a bonus! xo
Sarah

You were great!!!! They should do another episod with just Andrew you & your friends going to all the theme resturants!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

That is so awesome to hear! Made my day!!
heavy metal

That is so awesome!
keredono

In the beginning of this episode there were a couple of cosplayers. I spotted Luka :D
Nextsurfer

I’ve been to Alacatraz E.R…Interesting to say the very least!
Moon Maiden 90

It was super AWESOME!!! <3 & I liked how he said he liked yukiro all dressed up & eating pizza with chopsticks! lol
It looked like a great experience..but I'll admit, the bedpan of beer is a sour note for me LOL
- http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina
  
  hahah Zimmern says that was his favorite moment, eating in jail with a pink pussycat! :)
Nextsurfer

I've been to Alacatraz E.R…Interesting to say the very least!
Moon Maiden 90

It was super AWESOME!!! <3 & I liked how he said he liked yukiro all dressed up & eating pizza with chopsticks! lol
It looked like a great experience..but I'll admit, the bedpan of beer is a sour note for me LOL
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahah Zimmern says that was his favorite moment, eating in jail with a pink pussycat! :)
ohmygoshness

wow thats soooo cool carmina! ^^ i remember when u were starting out blogging and stuff and i really liked all ur clothes and how to’s now ur just more amazing!
gothic gummy bears

Awsomeness! xD i wanna go there!
Gabriella

Omg i want to go there!!!! id were an awesome costume to!!!
ohmygoshness

wow thats soooo cool carmina! ^^ i remember when u were starting out blogging and stuff and i really liked all ur clothes and how to's now ur just more amazing!
gothic gummy bears

Awsomeness! xD i wanna go there!
Youko

I liked this episode, but this was my favorite segment!! XD It looked like you all had fun. I wish.. I could’ve been there.. ;_;
And it’s kinda funny, the restaurant. I saw in the news that Alcatraz is actually going through a beautification project haha xD
Gabriella

Omg i want to go there!!!! id were an awesome costume to!!!
Youko

I liked this episode, but this was my favorite segment!! XD It looked like you all had fun. I wish.. I could've been there.. ;_;
And it's kinda funny, the restaurant. I saw in the news that Alcatraz is actually going through a beautification project haha xD
Justin

Great episode, I wish I was there man
Justin

Great episode, I wish I was there man
http://www.jrconsumer.com/ travel trailers

Great episode
http://www.jrconsumer.com/ travel trailers

Great episode
http://twitter.com/Sephiroth21682 (*≧▽≦)オハツでっす♪

oh, im one year late commenting! you look adorable, but nervous! you seemed nervous when we were being filmed in christian cafe, speaking of which, please tell me when they air that :P
- http://www.lacarmina.com/blog lacarmina
  
  For sure, I’ll have clips up. I wasn’t nervous, I was STRESSED – there was too much going on, and too many people, as you can remember…