[Stoat]

LIVENEWS.com.au Off the wall Japanese dress like vending machines to avoid crime

Japanese dress like vending machines to avoid crime

Jesse Perez

 

22/10/2007 3:54:00 PM.

Although crime rates are actually decreasing in Japan, an experimental fashion designer has found a new way to shield herself from any potential attackers - by dressing like a vending machine to blend into the Tokyo surroundings.

Aya Tsukioka invented the strange design in the hope that it will ease Japan's increasing fear of crime.

An acute anxiety about safety is emerging amongst the Japanese - which has been fanned by sensationalist news media. But instead of conventional crime deterrents like pepper spray or tazers, they are devising a new array of novel solutions. Some are high tech, others are odd, but all of them reflect a uniquely Japanese sensibility.

“It is just easier for Japanese to hide,” Ms. Tsukioka said of her vending machine outfit. “Making a scene would be too embarrassing.” She said her disguise was inspired by a trick used by the ancient ninja, who cloaked themselves in black blankets at night.

Off the wall says: She's not totally safe from an attack. How many times have you kicked a vending machine when it didn't work?

[Stoat]

So, as I understand it, the idea here is that when you are walking on the street and you witness a mugging, instead of rendering assistance to the victim or restraining the thief or calling for police, you can now hide.

Astonishing.

[cripplecreek]

The real threat is molestation at the hands of people reaching in the slot in an attempt to steal a soda.

[agooga]

That’s all well and good until someone starts jamming coins in your ass.

[Red Badger]

This would be a great way TO CATCH muggers. Policeman hides in fake machine and watches for muggers..........

[Nachoman]

I like the way we do it in Texas. We disguise ourselves as gunmen.

[Army Air Corps]

Maybe they should try the Jedi Mind Trick.

“This is not the mugging victim you’re looking for.”

[Billthedrill]

Note to self: do NOT purchase cut-rate camo at Cheaper Than Dirt for deer hunting season...

[TC Rider]

I once saw my drunken ex-wife turn into a wall.

[DeweyCA]

So Japanese girls now become transformers. Cute idea, but I don’t think it’s realistic.

[DejaJude]

I’d rather have a couple of full cans of coke in a sock to hit them with.

[sit-rep]

When I was in Sasebo in 83 to 85, I was amazed at the amount of Beer machines on the streets... Yes, you could stop yer car, put in a few Yen and get ya a keg complete with pour spout!

Great place!!

[Callahan]

Why not disguise yourself as a douchebag, which is what you’ll look like anyway wearing a vending machine costume.

[Stoat]

“Terrified Sissy Fashion” ping

[al_c]

That’s stupid.

[oh8eleven]

It is just easier for Japanese to hide. Making a scene would be too embarrassing.
Ah so, isn't that special.

[SIDENET]

Why not just curl up in a ball and beg an attacker not to hurt you?

Disgusting.

[frithguild]

On the value of not being seen...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ZnGprplKU

[Rb ver. 2.0]

It works!

[humblegunner]

Cool ... Aya shows outfit transformation

Yes, hiding from danger is the epitome of cool.

Yep.

[KarlInOhio]

Just better hope that no one needs change to call the President.