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Japan Probe reader Joel has made the following announcement:

Stay tuned as up and coming TV talent, me, “stars” alongside Japanese funnyman, Monkikki, and everybody’s favorite ditzy lolita, Yukorin, in a Ministry of Land-sponsored program on revitalization projects in Beppu, Niigata and Wakayama. Granted, my part will only last about 5-10 minutes tops in a 50 minute program, but I promise you there is some good slapstick comedy in there.

Program name : “Minna ga Kanko Annai-nin: Sekai no Minnasama Daikangei Special” みんなが観光案内人＝世界に皆様　大歓迎ＳＰ＝ (Everyone’s Tour Guide: Big Welcome to Everyone Around the World Special”)

AIR DATE: SUNDAY OCT. 22 4 PM CHANNEL: TV TOKYO affiliates and channels in Oita, Niigata and Wakayama
(TBA)

* TV Tokyo network = TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ Kyushu, TV Setouchi

BS Digital air date: Saturday, November 11, 4 PM

Joel hasn’t revealed the exact details of what happens on the show. Perhaps he’ll don some black facepaint and do a ministrel show? Or better yet, alter his Japanese to sound like a child? Maybe he’ll pretty-up his hair into a pony tail and do a David Spector-ish actor?

Seriously though, good luck with your gaijin talento career, Joel!