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[Japan Jumble] MAIDS (minus M)

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Yesterday was World AIDS Day here. With Swine Flu still garnering headlines and putting schools on vacation here, it's no surprise Japan showed its awareness of something that might actually kill you.

Condomania is one of the more infamous stores in Japan. Immediately recognizable for its garish (even by Tokyo standards) colors, the Harajuku store decided to go an extra step further by placing this announcement for World AIDS Day whilst shilling for Japanese condom giant Okamoto, which is pretty much the Japanese answer to Trojan.

World AIDS Day

In addition to some actresses I have no idea about because I am pure soul untainted by any carnal thoughts, the billboard had several messages. Along with the various variations on "NO MUSIC NO LIFE" (Tower Record's ever-so-prevalent slogan in Japan), there were some messages in French and Portuguese.

I don't know why, but it always warms my cockles to see words from non-Anglophone expats here.

 No Sex No Life

 

Condom is my Life

 

 Repeating Joke

 Sure thing

Have fun everyone. Stay safe.

 


Fernando Ramos
Written on Wednesday, 02 December 2009 03:27 by Fernando Ramos

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