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Aug 04 2008 Leave a Comment

Tranquil time out #31

Traditionally dressed tots at Japanese festivals are far from uncommon, although in this particular case, rather than sneaking a peek at her parents,

Japanese taikyo

she may well have been peering at a prodigious pink penis.

Categorized: Tranquil time out

Aug 01 2008 2 Comments

Japanese wig woes

When it comes to facial hair, most Japanese men aren’t hugely hirsute, with more than a few having to make do with the likes of manufactured moustaches. Yet baldness on the other hand doesn’t appear to be that big of a problem, which, while great for the majority, makes it even more catastrophic for those considering a combover.

Thankfully though, help is at hand, with wig makers well versed in such worries.

Japanese wig

The only problem being that, on a caricature, the pronounced parting looks passable, but on a real person, it’s positively preposterous.

Japanese wig

Categorized: General

Jul 31 2008 4 Comments

Cute concession

Japan’s obsession with all things cute, and the fairly recent convergence of this trend into cuddly little canines kitted out in all kinds of clothing, is an easy practice to poke fun at. However, that said, it could be a sign that I’m getting soft, or possibly because as a child I had a practically identical pet,

Japanese dog clothes

but somehow there’s something faintly fetching, cute even, about this feisty young festival goer in his colourful little coat.

Japanese dog clothes

Categorized: Photography

Jul 29 2008 2 Comments

Japanese bar game bother

As far as the Feather bar’s sign goes, could it have been a simple lack of A’s, over-exuberance due to an excess of E’s,

Japanese bar

or the simple dearth of a dictionary?

Categorized: Language

Jul 28 2008 1 Comment

Japanese doll demeanor?

For Japanese men with a penchant for plastic, there are a vast array of dolls to dabble with, whether it be at home, or in a hotel. The nation’s ladies on the other hand, should they have such a hankering, will have to make do with this somewhat catatonic casanova.

Japanese male doll

However, should they instead have the urge to look like, rather than liaise, with one, then this hair dye may well be ideal, with the added option of either bleach,

Japanese hair dye

or brown,

Japanese hair dye

to choose from.

Categorized: Fashion

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