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Apr 26 2012 15 Comments

The world’s most wondrous wig(s)?

In a country that places such a great importance on appearance, it’s surprising how many salary men sport truly shocking wigs. Hairpieces that are often so obvious it can only be assumed that the wearers eyesight has faded as much as their follicles.

Yet for their own — not to mention other commuters — convenience, thankfully none of them are as ludicrous as this wonderfully large creation.

amazing Japanese wig

Categorized: Odd, Photography

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  1. Pixelkitty says

    4/26/2012 at 10:56 am

    Someone’s been playing Beautiful Katamari!

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    • Lee says

      4/26/2012 at 7:28 pm

      It certainly seems that way, doesn’t it?!

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  2. Matt says

    4/26/2012 at 2:29 pm

    They really are quite special. Very Margesque.

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    • Lee says

      4/26/2012 at 7:29 pm

      Haha, hadn’t thought about it that way.

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  3. Josee says

    4/27/2012 at 12:18 am

    Are they street buskers?

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    • Lee says

      4/27/2012 at 7:51 am

      Yes. Shortly after I took the photo they started setting up, producing some fancy looking guitars. I didn’t hang around though, so I don’t know what they sounded like.

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  4. mimi says

    4/27/2012 at 12:38 am

    Am I on drugs or is this real?

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    • Lee says

      4/27/2012 at 7:51 am

      I’m happy (I think) to say it’s very real!

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  5. Lizzy says

    4/27/2012 at 12:54 am

    Definitely a sight to see.

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    • Lee says

      4/27/2012 at 7:52 am

      They were. Not an everyday sight for sure.

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  6. Geanina says

    4/27/2012 at 2:13 am

    Fabulous. Made my day. The amount of randomness in this picture is staggering. Double take, jogging and uncanny wigs. You truly have a talent for capturing those unique moments in life. Cheers 😀

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    • Lee says

      4/27/2012 at 7:54 am

      Thanks. And glad to hear it. The wigs were obviously my main aim, but it was great to catch the double take too.

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  7. misiltan says

    4/29/2012 at 11:39 pm

    Omoshiroi :))

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  8. Mayumi says

    6/7/2012 at 7:06 am

    Guy in the left is my friend. They are street performers licensed by Tokyo Metropolitan city and they performed around the world:-) I am happy to see them here!

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    • Lee says

      6/7/2012 at 11:27 am

      No way! Small world eh?

      That’s interesting. I didn’t even know Tokyo had licensed street performers. Great to hear they travel the world doing what they live too.

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