From the YouTube description: “The clip was excerpted from an 2001 appearance by J-pop group MiniMoni on the Japanese TV show Hello! Morning” The dramatic chipmunk is actually a prairie dog.

I have no idea why they’re wearing bug suits. I suppose that no one ever really needs a reason. If these guys fall off the floor, they get a dirty rag to the face.

Tilted Floor Cleaning I

Tilted Floor Cleaning II

Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende is a Japanese variety show hosted by the popular Japanese comedy duo Downtown. As a matter of fact, a lot of the “Crazy Japanese Game Show” videos come from this show. I’m pretty sure all of these come from the same show, but if not, please let me know.

Silent Library

Silent Library II

Silent Library III

Chinko Machine (Tongue Twister)

24-Hour Punishment

No-Laughing Game

These two prank segments seem to be from the same show, so I’m grouping them together. I’ve been trying to find out what show they’re from with no success. If anyone knows, please let me know in the comments.

Ski Resort Prank

Toilet Prank