By now I'm sure half the population of earth has seen the infamous "Japanese Sushi" video on YouTube (if you haven't, go to www.youtube.com and do a search for "Japanese Sushi"--Sorry, can't link). If you've seen it I'm sure you were glad for the over-the-top subtitles--a measure of kindness in an otherwise country of samurai.

Well, the same group that brought you "Sushi" is lending you another helping hand--and this time you don't need subtitles. No, the comedy team, known in Japan as Ramens, has released a new CD titled "Shin Nihongo Gakko (New Japanese School)." Yes, now you can learn Japanese from the same group that taught you that geta aren't just for walking!

I had a chance to listen to a single-track sample from the album and it is definitely hilarious. Marvel your friends at the next party by showing your mastery of Japanese phrases like "Kore wa Yamanote-sen Desu ka?" and "Zubon!" Order now.