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Turning Japanese E1 2011
Justin arrives in Tokyo on a mission to learn more about the people and customs behind Japans often baffling image. Tokyo Japans hectic capital city is home to 13 million people but Justin readily admits that his perception of their culture is entirely caught up in clichs. I dont like robots I dont have an MP3 player and I hate manga he confesses. So I hope there is more to Japan than that.The Bristolian adventurers first port of call is one of Tokyos most fashionable hangouts the bustling Harajuku district. Every Sunday young people dressed in a range of outlandish theatrical costumes congregate in the area to promenade and socialise. To Justin Harajuku appears to be the perfect meeting ground for lovers. But translator Mai explains that the sexes often remain separate because increasing numbers of strong ambitious Japanese women have begun to view the male of the species as too foppish and effeminate.Justins next stop is a shop beloved by many of these men to whom the women disdainfully refer as herbivores. The store specialises in womens underwear made especially for male proportions. Justins portly physique causes much merriment among Mai and the manager who take it in turns to grope his chest. They feel nice like a girls the proprietor giggles before offering Justin a pink polka dot bra. The frills and the pink suit you he informs his baffled visitor. They match your face.After this strange experience Justin is determined to find out how Japanese singles go about attracting a partner. The intrepid host soon finds himself in a college that specialises in dating classes. Each lesson starts with a series of facial exercises designed to make the smile more attractive and Justin quickly becomes the star pupil. Justin youve been working very hard the teacher exclaims. Your face is red. Buoyed by the praise Justin heads to the front of the class to demonstrate his pulling technique. These people need to see British charm and sophistication in action he declares.Nex...
Video Length: 2690
Date Found: March 10, 2011
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