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Sep 24 2010 12 Comments

The crazy world of Arata Baba

This man gave us fire.

Japanese juggler

But, if I hadn’t been watching, and instead had been walking, I’d have feasibly got a far better photo of this other fella’s much more enthralling fashion.

unusual Japanese fashion

His goldfish bowl earrings in particular garnering envious.

unusual Japanese fashion

Or just plain aghast.

unusual Japanese fashion

Glances.

Categorized: Fashion, Odd, Photography

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  1. brixter says

    9/24/2010 at 3:43 pm

    Hey he got an anime figurine at the top of his hat.

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  2. Natalie deLapins says

    9/24/2010 at 4:26 pm

    I think she may even be an eroge figure there, brixter 🙂

    I’ve seen a photo of this guy somewhere before – years ago. Good to see him still out and about!

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  3. Linette says

    9/25/2010 at 12:38 am

    What the?

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  4. Rex Dgrey says

    9/25/2010 at 10:13 am

    Now, that’s what I call a head taller

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  5. Maria says

    9/26/2010 at 3:51 pm

    this bike guy I think he’s wearing the “whatever stuff” for safety reasons.
    because when riding a bike one head and set of eyes are not enough.not that I would ever try anything like that but….I understand!
    lolololo

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  6. Mike says

    9/26/2010 at 10:34 pm

    Isn’t he this guy?

    http://headingforjapan.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/the-mind-of-a-japanese-person/

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    • Lee says

      9/26/2010 at 11:45 pm

      Yes, that’s the man by the looks of it. Either that or fancy headwear and goldfish bowl earrings are now commonplace!

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  7. Brandi Belle says

    9/27/2010 at 4:43 am

    What is the point of having a head above your head? 🙂 Hehe, interesting photos!

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  8. Meg says

    9/30/2010 at 11:36 am

    I’m surprised he can balance all of that and ride a bicycle all at once. Amazing!

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  9. The Envoy says

    10/1/2010 at 12:34 am

    Who is Arata Baba?

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    • Lee says

      10/1/2010 at 7:40 am

      Nobody. It’s just a play on words. Well, sort of.

      With the fire connection I was trying to associate it with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Another man fond of elaborate headwear. And Arata Baba was the nearest I could get sound wise.

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  10. Maddii Rox says

    10/9/2010 at 8:43 pm

    Totally cool, and I saw alot of this guy a few months ago. He’s bringing the new thing in and every one is going to want their very own anime-barbie doll-hat implated with ever so stylish gold fish earrings. Rock on dude!!!!!!!!!!!!;D

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