Not at all. They are mannequin heads used by hairdressers, although these were in a window for some reason. It wasn’t a salon window either. So why they were there I really don’t know, but they definitely made for a very interesting sight.
That must have caused a few people to freak out a bit, maybe someone with an odd sense of humour put them there, rather like an episode of Candid Camera.
I sure have seen the same kind of mannequin heads on the window of an apartment house on my way to walking course. At first I too was surprised and a little scary when it was dark.
oooooh freaky. I would do it just to freak people out. Something like, “why are you peeping in my house? Here, take the staring eyes, that’d teach ya!” 😀
You’re a photographer living in Japan…these two things already had you in my “awesome person” book. Now by your description of this photo, you’ve revealed yourself to be a Doctor Who fan, too. I think I have to love you now. 🙂
winnie says
The eyes were so real! And seem like she actually alive!!! 🙂
Lee says
Yeah, she’s got a pretty intense stare…
Susan Rogers says
Would you mind telling the story behind this? It is very interesting.
Lee says
Not at all. They are mannequin heads used by hairdressers, although these were in a window for some reason. It wasn’t a salon window either. So why they were there I really don’t know, but they definitely made for a very interesting sight.
Martin B says
That must have caused a few people to freak out a bit, maybe someone with an odd sense of humour put them there, rather like an episode of Candid Camera.
Lee says
Yeah, at the very least they make you do a double take.
Iwao Yamamoto says
I sure have seen the same kind of mannequin heads on the window of an apartment house on my way to walking course. At first I too was surprised and a little scary when it was dark.
Lee says
Same here. I’ve seen this kind of thing quite a few times. Whether it’s simple storage or some kind of display though, I really don’t know.
Nora says
oooooh freaky. I would do it just to freak people out. Something like, “why are you peeping in my house? Here, take the staring eyes, that’d teach ya!” 😀
Lee says
It certainly would!
Paul says
That one in the middle looks like television chef Gary Rhodes.
StMongo says
You’re a photographer living in Japan…these two things already had you in my “awesome person” book. Now by your description of this photo, you’ve revealed yourself to be a Doctor Who fan, too. I think I have to love you now. 🙂
Lee says
Haha! Blink is my favourite episode, so it was the first thing I thought of when I saw the heads.