In these days of Idol and throwaway culture, I guess I am not surprised by 14-year-old Rebecca Flint from the UK. Apparently she likes Japanese culture. That I can agree with. Just look at Haruki Murakami, the world's greatest writer. And the mix of high-technology and minimalistic design has made Japan #1 on my list of places I would love to go if I suddenly had money.

So what did Rebecca do to follow her dream? First, use the name Beckii Cruel. Second, dress like an anime star and dance along to Japanese music. Finally, post it on YouTube. So lets have a look at the result...

1.7 million viewings for this. Sure it is funny. Lets see another...


For this fine collection of work, Rebecca has been signed to Tokuma Japan and just released an album. She already has a DVD called This is Beckii Cruel: Too Cute to be Real. Obviously, she will also get a free trip to Japan.

I don't get this stuff at all. Culture? About as cultural as Crazy Frog, Basshunter or everyone's favourite Gunther. I guess the only way I will make it to Japan is by throwing on a kilt...