Whatever you do, and wherever you go, have a ‘lovely’ Christmas. May all your hopes and wishes come true.
And then some.
Merry Christmas!
(click image for larger loveliness)
Lovely jubbly
General
Stormtrooper style
The long-held belief that women find men in uniform irresistible was further strengthened over the weekend, with Prince William’s girlfriend gushing, “I love the uniform. It’s so, so sexy” as her 24-year-old partner graduated from Sandhurst as an army officer.
A condition that would also appear to affect Japanese ladies — especially bikini-clad ones. The only apparent difference being the kind of costume deemed decorative enough.
Click here for more images of young ladies in limited amounts of clothing going gaga over Stormtrooper Choo’s get-up.
Joyous Japan
Tokyo may well be dutifully decked out in Christmas decorations, but given that they are often unceremoniously ripped down on the big day itself, and festive fodder consists of ‘traditional’ fast food fried chicken, as an event it can be something of a let down.
But thanks to trusty old Tokyu Hands, parties at least may have a possible perk or two.
And not just for fellas either, as Sexy Santas of other persuasions may also be present.
Tobacco-based titillation
After years — back in the days when it was still allowed — of sponsoring far from sexy sports such as darts and snooker, the news that Japan Tobacco may be about to take over Gallaher, the maker of Benson and Hedges cigarettes, has sent share prices soaring — many investors hoping that the Japanese company will add a touch of titillation to tobacco.
However, even if the deal does go through, insiders claim that the hugely popular itsy bitsy baccy bra will almost certainly not see a European release.
(click image for slightly more salacious cigarette-based sauciness)
Metabolic ministers
In a bid to promote healthy living and at the same time combat Japan’s growing obesity problems, two Japanese health ministers have started a website to document their fight against getting fatter.
Both Noritoshi Ishida and Keizo Takemi have been diagnosed with so-called metabolic syndrome, which in layman’s terms appears to mean the possession of a big belly – the pair’s relatively ample abdomens having been measured at the outset of the six-month experiment.
From their comments, the two men seem intent on succeeding, with Ishida-san (left) explaining, “I have given myself a challenge and decided to open up the diary of my struggle.†The 55-year-old boasting that he will now only use elevators as a last resort, drink just one beer a day, and last but not least, try to walk a whopping 10 minutes a day.
Tubby Takemi is equally gung-ho about getting rid of a bit of girth, although he is well aware of the coming difficulties. “I will be under pressure to make a very serious effort, as I love delicious food. But I want to send a message: ‘If Takemi can do it, everybody can’ â€. An assertion that was immediately backed up by the minister’s pledge to practically starve himself by limiting his dessert intake to a measly one helping a day.
Fancy feline
Selling for even more than ebay listed PlayStation 3s, the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo has a platinum Hello Kitty figure for sale from Tuesday; the 5.6 centimetre cat priced at a staggering 18.9 million yen (82,000 pound). A figure that perhaps not surprisingly makes it the most expensive Hello Kitty figure in existence.
Feline fanatics however are advised to get there early, as the platinum pussy is a one-off. Plus with the added option of attaching ribbons and using the object as a pendant, interest is expected to be intense.