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Jul 02 2009 6 Comments

Michael Jackson mural

Presumably just like the rest of the world, the Japanese media’s reaction to Michael Jackson’s untimely death is currently making the coverage of Princess Diana’s demise seem somewhat succinct — restrained even. A situation that at the moment shows no signs of abating either, especially considering all the speculation and suspicion surrounding the singer’s life and last hours.

And now, at least for residents of Nakano-ku, there’s not even any escape when out for a wander or on the way to work, due to the appearance of some no doubt well meant,

Japanese Michael Jackson mural

but not necessarily welcomed by the neighbours,

Japanese Michael Jackson mural

work.

(huge thanks to Richard for the photos)

Categorized: Music

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  1. Bunny says

    7/2/2009 at 7:26 pm

    That graffiti… you can’t Beat It! It’s a Thriller.

    ….I’m Bad, I know it, but I just want to Heal The World. I may not be Billie Jean, but I do know that Man In The Mirror, with my faults both Black And White. I maybe a Smooth Criminal with words, but I just want people to Leave Me Alone, or I may just Scream. The problem is You Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough. The sooner people understand that We Are The World, maybe only then will I get my way with Dirty Diana.

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  2. Paul says

    7/2/2009 at 9:26 pm

    Chamone muthafucker! Hey Lee, you visiting the old country this summer any time?

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    • Lee says

      7/2/2009 at 9:53 pm

      Yeah, I’ll be heading home in a little under 3 weeks. I’ll mail you over the weekend.

      Oh, and Nice Bo’ Selecta! reference.

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  3. La says

    7/2/2009 at 10:32 pm

    Oh! I love this place.

    There was JB there,about 3 years or more.And I see oriental dragon there these days.

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  4. Tornadoes28 says

    7/3/2009 at 2:13 pm

    He’s not white enough.

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  5. John Bright says

    6/23/2010 at 4:28 am

    You should see the solid silver statue of Michael Jackson by the artist Billa Dhand on his website.

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