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Nov 20 2007 11 Comments

Japanese pants pulling

The grace of the geisha or traditional tea ceremony’s gentle movements are famous facets of Japanese culture, but for the tourist after a true insight into this beguiling country, then attending a public performance of the ancient practice of pulling pants off a partner’s head is paramount.

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A truly fascinating pastime that somehow manages to capture the spirit of both sumo and the samurai.

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  1. AS says

    11/21/2007 at 7:37 am

    Based on the first picture I thought the guy pulled the pantsu right off the girl lol. Interesting but here’s my thought “Ok…….”

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  2. The Japanese Eye says

    11/21/2007 at 9:17 am

    I want these! A perfect present for xmas! Where did you see them??

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  3. Lee says

    11/21/2007 at 3:11 pm

    I saw them in Tokyu Hands if I remember correctly.

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  4. hdr says

    11/24/2007 at 6:26 am

    Now that’s creepy

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  5. victor says

    12/8/2007 at 7:55 pm

    wtf ?!

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  6. IceKat83 says

    6/2/2008 at 11:22 pm

    I think Victor (above) sums this up with WTF??

    My main question is why?

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