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May 29 2008 7 Comments

Disturbing Japanese dolls

Even a minor foray away from Akihabara’s electronics-orientated establishments, or alternatively, just the briefest browse of any otaku site, will quickly reveal that figures and dolls are feverishly doted on in Japan.

Yet whereas the majority of these characters are cloyingly cute, there also appears to be a desire for those that are downright disturbing.

With price tags almost as perturbing as their appearance.

However, with other dolls, it’s generally just the owners that get aroused, whereas with these,

the reaction appears to be reciprocal.

May 19 2008 6 Comments

Japanese cosplay contrast

Due to its very nature, cosplay is an easy target, and firing off a few cheap shots is even easier when the outfits opted for aren’t exactly flattering. However, slightly forced cynicism aside, there’s no denying that done properly, the results can be far more fetching than foolish.

That said, apart from people with a penchant for Japanese pensioners posing for pictures that probably won’t make their progeny proud, fetching isn’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind as far as this set of snaps goes. Far from it in fact.

For those not exactly appalled by the pictures, a quick click will produce not only a poster-sized pic, but also a peek at the perpetrator’s panties.

The positively perplexed on the other hand should probably opt for a large drink or a lie down.

Possibly even both.

(image via dannychoo.com)

Apr 11 2008 4 Comments

Japanese air idol option

For the man in Japan after a partner with a particularly plastic appearance, there are plenty to pick from, with state of the art silicone sirens the most sought after. Items that are apparently ideal for all different kinds of dalliances and, with the added addition of an idol mask, can conveniently double up as famous friends.

The trouble is, due to their almost preposterous price tags, they are simply beyond the means of many men — a rented rendezvous being the most the majority can ever hope to manage.

However, there are cheaper alternatives, with air idols in particular cleverly combining the female form and a famous face, all at a fraction of the cost.

And, with a range of idols to choose from, a favourite is easy to find.

This Mikie Hara model for example costs a measly 4,980 yen, yet its likeness to the young model is amazing — mesmerising even.

In fact, given the right conditions, it can be difficult to tell them apart, even when they are together. The real Mikie being the one in the bikini. I think.

Mar 25 2008 5 Comments

Japanese super-sized semen

As far as gadgets go, Japan definitely doesn’t have to do without, although how indispensable some of them are is debatable to say the least.

Take the Plasma Sperm for example, a men-only machine that, as the packaging if not necessarily the product name suggests, super-sizes semen.

A clever little contraption it has to be said, boasting numerous settings and various views, all the way from the magnified, to the, erm, mega magnified.

Which, all in all creates a machine that, whether necessary or not, makes masturbation even more fun, although coupled with something equally mechanical, it could well break the mould.