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Jan 23 2007 2 Comments

Street lighting man

The Japanese obsession with all things cute would now appear to have affected the somewhat sterile world of street lighting, with lamp posts in one particular area of western Tokyo being treated to the ‘loveable look’.

An effort that whilst ignoring the need for a nose and having hands where ears should be, does have a certain charm.

japanese street light

Unless of course he/she is meant as a stark reminder of the ongoing danger of dioxins…

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  1. Landl says

    1/23/2007 at 11:10 pm

    It looks like a Mr Potato Head.

    Without the potato…..

    Reply
  2. Shanghai Sam says

    1/24/2007 at 2:32 pm

    Mr Suppository Head.

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