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Maiko bra

The tasteful piece of clothing pictured below, cleverly depicts traditional Japanese culture. The bra shows a dancing girl (Maiko), and the panties a castle.

The brassiere in question was made using a high-level lace technique known as stick embroidery, along with….

Ahh, who cares? I certainly don’t. And I’m pretty sure you don’t either. Plus I’m probably not fooling anybody with this desperate attempt to justify the picture of a pretty young girl wearing next to nothing.

So here’s the picture.

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But who would have thought that embroidery could be so much fun? I feel a new hobby coming on.

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Porn, panties, and pepsi

There is no shortage of vending machines in Japan. Drinks, cigarettes, chocolate, and rice are all readily available at the press of a button. And I for one am not complaining. Just take a look at this little beauty.

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But there are also machines stocking rather more risqué products. And with a big thanks to Alex for the photograph, Tokyo Times can now proudly boast a picture of one of those infamous panty and porn vending machines.

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There aren’t many of us who get see such a thing on a daily basis, so just for good measure here’s a close-up.

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I don’t think there’s much I can add. Except perhaps to point out that the items with a red light below them are sold out. Obviously very popular!

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Used underwear clearance sale!

A while a go I reported that the Tokyo metropolitan government was going to implement a ban on the selling of used underwear. Well, from today’s reports, it seems that the bill will be submitted next Wednesday.

After its introduction, those caught selling underwear previously worn by anybody under 18 could be fined up to 500,000 yen (2,500 pound). And those found buying such products could get hit with a slightly reduced (but still hefty) fine of 300,000 yen (1,500 pound). Even those merely providing space for any such transaction will be similarly punished.

So, whilst I knew this day would eventually come, it’s with a heavy heart that I am now forced to bow out of this most lucrative of markets, meaning that from today it’s sale time – everything must go. As stocks become low, I will sell to the highest bidder. And up until the end I will stick by my tried and trusted policy.

No stain means no gain. So the more soiled, the more you must toil. Bid away!

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Used schoolgirl underwear ban?

Tokyo’s used underwear industry was in a state of shock today, as it has been reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly intends to put a stop to used underwear trading. The new regulations – when they come into effect – will admittedly only stop the selling of panties worn by teenage girls, but with sales of middle-aged men’s undergarments not the strongest, the industry it is feared could be damaged beyond repair.

Rumours of frantic bulk buying since the news surfaced has been denied, but insiders are said to be expecting a marked increase in orders over the coming weeks. One even predicting that some schoolgirls could be going through three or four pairs a day to keep up with the demand.

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No. 1 used underwear seller

My life it would seem is complete. And if I retired from blogging tomorrow, I could rest easy in the knowledge that I ranked No. 1 on Google for used schoolgirl underwear for sale. Sometimes it’s so good to be alive!