Police investigate man who cooked his own genitals

Crime Jun. 27, 2012 - 01:17PM JST ( 118 )

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Graham DeShazoJun. 27, 2012 - 07:09AM JST

Probably not a crime, but EVERYBODY involved needs some serious psycholgical treatment. Cook: "Oh yes, I would like to have my genitals removed and cook them to make some artistic/political/existential point." "Patrons": "Oh yes, we would like to pay money to eat your genitals." Me: "You people are all BAT-S#%T CRAZY!"

I have lived here for 17 of the last 22 years and I can say with certainty that this country just gets weirder and weirder.

Seriously though, the doctor that agreed to surgically remove a perfectly healthy body part needs to have his/her medical license revoked.
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sillygirlJun. 27, 2012 - 07:13AM JST

discomfort???? down right sick if you ask me and that includes everyone involved.
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tmarieJun. 27, 2012 - 07:14AM JST

If cannibalism isn't a crime, he's committed none. Perhaps they need to rethink this not being a law?

Why are they investigating now when this happened months ago??
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PenfoldJun. 27, 2012 - 07:15AM JST

Police probe.......Very funny JT
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Darren BrannanJun. 27, 2012 - 07:31AM JST

I also had sausage and eggs for brekky. Always read the labels.
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YubaruJun. 27, 2012 - 07:34AM JST

I wish I hadn't opened JT this AM to read this. (Shudder.......)
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OpinionhatedJun. 27, 2012 - 07:54AM JST

Well if they can't find a reason to lock up Issei Sagawa, I doubt this investigation is going to get anywhere. Still, I would rather they review his case than waste time with this one.
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 08:00AM JST

Sugiyama, a painter in his 20s who defines himself as “asexual,” did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

I'm sick and tired of hearing this mis-translation. The painter in question identifies a sexless/genderless. In the western world, the word "asexual" actually means "nonsexual". As in asexual reproduction of primitive lifeforms, and also an asexual person who seeks a similar partner who would prefer a romantic relationship without sex (yes, they exist, at a ratio of about 5 women to one guy, totaling about 1% of the population)

Sorry about my language rant, but that's some cheap and irresponsible journalism. The Ace community wasn't happy to be "represented" by that guy.
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ProbieJun. 27, 2012 - 08:12AM JST

I hope they arrest him.

Calling it "art" is an insult to real art.

If I whipped my cock out in the middle of the street, I'd be arrested, calling it an "art statement" wouldn't change anything. I'd still be arrested.

Thinking you can get away with it because they were cut off, and a few pretentious people paid money to eat it, is asinine.

In an email to AFP in May, he confirmed the event had taken place and said it was organized to raise awareness about “sexual minorities, x-gender, asexual people.”

No it wasn't. It was about HIM. A nobody "artist" craving attention.
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 08:13AM JST

A quick search of the AVEN forums yields this:

Yume, Posted 27 May 2012 - 03:35 AM

...That's kind of gross. I didn't know cannibalism wasn't illegal in Japan.

Anyway, I'd be curious to see the article in Japanese though. I think this whole sex-vs-gender confusion probably comes from the translation. As far as I know (-> as my dictionary tells me), the same word is used for sex and gender in Japanese. Also, a quick search on wikipedia tells me that there is a difference between 非性愛(hiseiai)/"nonsexuality" (defined as the lack of sexual attraction but not of romantic attraction) and 無性愛(museiai)/"asexuality" (defined as the lack of both romantic and sexual attraction), and the English term "asexuality" refers more to the "nonsexuality" term the Japanese language uses. I'll add that "musei" means "asexual" like in "asexual reproduction", and if you take the kanji literally, it's 無=nothing + 性=sex(or gender since the same word is used for both) -> literally "no sex/gender". Also none of my Japanese dictionaries have any definition for "asexual" except for the "asexual reproduction" one (then again, the same could be said about most French dictionaries). So yeah, it's very, very complicated and confusing, and asexuality being unknown as it is, it's no wonder the translator mixed up.

http://www.asexuality.org/en/index.php?/topic/74968-japanese-man-cooks-serves-own-genitals/page__view__findpost__p__2159533

Hey, don't hate me for posting this, :cake: everybody :)
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Elbuda MexicanoJun. 27, 2012 - 08:16AM JST

After being in Japan now almost half of my adult life and thinking to myself, boy I understand the natives here but then kapow!! You read a crazy news article like this and you have to say, what in the world are the natives to the J islands thinking?????????? Bon apetit!!!??? Itadakimasu???
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kaminarioyajiJun. 27, 2012 - 08:20AM JST

What's the fuss?... It's just Japanese "Food porn" taken to its logical conclusion...
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MariaJun. 27, 2012 - 08:30AM JST

They have no reason or right to arrest or even investigate him. He did everything by the book. If they want to change the laws, let them do so properly - you can't just make something a crime because you don't approve of it.

And if they are going to find fault, they should start with the surgeon.
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Elbuda MexicanoJun. 27, 2012 - 08:32AM JST

@REMzz, great observation about this English translation or mistranslation, because I to was thinking, asexual?? That would be about half of all the youn Japnese kids who prefer to fall in love with a virtual partner than actually meet real people and heaven forbid actually have SEX?? But the person in this news suffers from a condition where the sexual organs are all messed up and they neither have a real penis nor a real vagina, right???
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OkinawamikeJun. 27, 2012 - 08:33AM JST

I have a leg I can't stand on, anybody hungry?
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NeverSubmitJun. 27, 2012 - 08:43AM JST

Aren't doctors bound by the hippocratic oath not to do any harm to the human body.

Who performed this unnecessary medical procedure.

If I walk into a hospital and ask them to cut off my left arm because I don't need it anymore are the doctors going to comply with my wishes?

Of course if the genitals are infected then they should be removed if there's a legitimate medical cause. But removing a body part out of personal preference should not be a sanctioned procedure.

The doctor who cut it off should lose his license.
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marcelitoJun. 27, 2012 - 08:43AM JST

Wow...eating soomeone,s severed and cooked privates?....how sick can one get?...
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 08:44AM JST

But the person in this news suffers from a condition where the sexual organs are all messed up and they neither have a real penis nor a real vagina, right???

His anatomy was very average and quite normal. He just didn't want to have anything there, and dreams of wearing transparent clothes with no undergarments. This was from the CalorieLab article that got taken down sometime between now and when it was published in May. I doubt i have a backup copy of it, since i usually don't save "odd news" like that.

Here's the dead URL... http://calorielab.com/news/2012/05/17/tokyo-ham-cybele-human-genital-banquet-not-illegal/
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Greapper1Jun. 27, 2012 - 08:49AM JST

I can picture the "talento" on T.V. with their overly dramatic facial expressions saying "うううううううううまい！！" while swallowing his sausage.
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jforceJun. 27, 2012 - 08:57AM JST

Aren't "artsy me-me" types just annoying. I agree with the above posters that lambast the doctor for performing an unnecessary surgery - although was it cosmetic? In that case, there probably isn't anything wrong with it. All the people involved are whack-jobs.
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DebuchoJun. 27, 2012 - 09:08AM JST

A new meaning to the phrase, "Bite me!"
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Dennis BauerJun. 27, 2012 - 09:09AM JST

they have him by the balls!, uhm wait
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 09:13AM JST

@NeverSubmit,

I would think he went through the proper system for legitimate transexuals (male to female), since he admitted that he takes female hormones, but wears a "corset" to suppress breast development. At the last minute he most likely told the surgeon that he didn't want "sexual reassignment" done, but opted to simply remove everything.

No surgeon would do anything with healthy organs without a letter from the psychiatrist stating that the guy seeks to become a woman. The risk of losing one's license or worse yet end up in prison is too much. The only other option is that he went to Thailand and told a surgeon there that he is a ladyboy who is afraid of turning into a burly balding old man, and paid cash right there for the operation.

I'm not an expert in these things, but i'm well aware of how cautious the medical establishment is, regarding doing everything by the book and not risking any legal trouble, whether it's an appendectomy or a nosejob...
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FightingVikingJun. 27, 2012 - 09:16AM JST

removing a body part out of personal preference should not be a sanctioned procedure.

Another way of looking at it is : if the doctor had refused, he might have done a DIY job... Around the same time, the police were investigating a dead man with his family jewels under his bed and they were wondering if it was a suicide. If the "artist" is mentally unstable we all know he isn't going to get very much help in Japan.
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Eve AphaybounJun. 27, 2012 - 09:16AM JST

Cannot... undo...

Give me back the last 5 minutes of my life! Did I seriously just read that...

Japan, you never cease to... amaze/shock/surprise/wtf me. Carry on with your day folks...
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otaku2012Jun. 27, 2012 - 09:22AM JST

Holy crap, that is...disgusting. :(
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OnniyamaJun. 27, 2012 - 09:25AM JST

How does it pee? ( I was not sure whether to use he or she. not being degrading).
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 09:29AM JST

How does it pee? ( I was not sure whether to use he or she. not being degrading)

I would assume sitting down. He sure won't be able to aim like the rest of us....
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TSRnowJun. 27, 2012 - 09:35AM JST

This is utterly disgusting. How can this be done by the book? Eating parts of people surely cannot be legal, let alone preparing it!
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OnniyamaJun. 27, 2012 - 09:35AM JST

But he does not have genitals like a woman. Is there a tube? I cannot see how a doctor would perform this procedure on an otherwise healthy individual.
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jumpultimatestarsJun. 27, 2012 - 09:36AM JST

@REMzzz A) how do you know that he didn't mean "asexual" as defined by you? That's what I assumed he meant way back in the first article months ago. not attracted to either gender... B) Your link doesn't work. Perhaps you have to be a member. C) I had been a member of that forum for years XD
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takachanJun. 27, 2012 - 09:40AM JST

anyone have a picture of this creature?
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ribstickJun. 27, 2012 - 09:50AM JST

Mmmmmm...Tastes like chicken
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gogogoJun. 27, 2012 - 09:51AM JST

Move along police, you are trying to trump up charges
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Ewan HuzarmyJun. 27, 2012 - 09:51AM JST

He should open a 'members only' restaurant.

No seriously, his crime is nothing compared to cannibal killer Issei Sagawa, who has published cook books and appeared on Japanese TV gourmet cookery shows.
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FarmboyJun. 27, 2012 - 09:52AM JST

It's a little late to investigate now, isn't it? The person in question was very public about what he was about to do, and if an investigation was necessary, this should have happened before the event. Plus, some of the evidence is now missing, so to speak.
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sandiegoluvJun. 27, 2012 - 09:59AM JST

This is nuts! No, that is not a pun. Well, yeah, I guess it kind of was. But this is just crazy. Who in the world would want to eat someone's genitals for whatever reason? Who would want their junk served on a platter for any reason? This is disgusting and should have been stopped for that reason alone. YUCK!
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 09:59AM JST

Let the puns begin...

After dinner, a patron was asked about the experience. I had a ball, he reported.
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peanut666Jun. 27, 2012 - 10:00AM JST

The first question is, "Who cares?" The second question is, "Why should you care?", The third question is, "Why do you care?" If a guy want to eat his own frank and beans and others want to help him eat them, then let them. Doesn't make any difference to anyone else.
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yumichanJun. 27, 2012 - 10:03AM JST

Japan is very different from other countries in the world. we foreigner experiencing this our very first day to every other day of our lifes in japan.

and also japan is a place for new inventions .. a place for successive, good business.

Yakiniku , Yakisoba.. Yakiudon... and many other Yaki shops every where. and very famous. we love to eat there ..we do not have these in our country. now we use to it . ..... It is in Good taste .

I think soon there Yakichinpo shops...will be pop out

I still do not know about the Taste.

But surely the Shape will be interestingly good.
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sandiegoluvJun. 27, 2012 - 10:09AM JST

@thywillbedone. Good one. Yes, please let the puns begin. It is well deserving.

This is as stupid as stupid can get and needs to be made fun of. I see no sense in serving your goods up on a platter to promote more understanding of asexual issues and feel revolted by it. Anyone who is asexual should be offended. There are so many other better ways to do this then to gross everyone out like this. I have absolutely no respect or sympathy for this moron because of what he has done. I do have sympathy for people who suffer from this, but not this disgusting person who is just trying to make a name of creepy and disgusting individual.
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JA_CruiseJun. 27, 2012 - 10:34AM JST

this is just another form of cannabalism, so if cannabalism is illegal in Japan, this guy should be arrested and locked away.
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JA_CruiseJun. 27, 2012 - 10:35AM JST

or I mean the persons who ate his parts should be arrested
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CopRamenJun. 27, 2012 - 10:36AM JST

"yakichinpo" shops.. Lol. Some pretty weird messed up stuff this.
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 10:37AM JST

Onniyama JUN. 27, 2012 - 09:35AM JST

But he does not have genitals like a woman. Is there a tube? I cannot see how a doctor would perform this procedure on an otherwise healthy individual.

I would assume it's done the same way as "sexual reassignment surgery" for a transexual, but without creating a "pouch" that coordinates with female anatomy. The male urethra is a few inches longer than the female, so, i would presume they just reattached what's left when they stitched him closed. I'm not a surgeon, but there's only so many ways to do it. He would have had to use a catheter tube for at least 3 weeks afterwards.

Healthy? Physically maybe, but not mentally.

jumpultimatestarsJUN. 27, 2012 - 09:36AM JST

@REMzzz A) how do you know that he didn't mean "asexual" as defined by you? That's what I assumed he meant way back in the first article months ago. not attracted to either gender... B) Your link doesn't work. Perhaps you have to be a member.

A? It's simple. if 70+ million people, 1% of the world population were this way, we would hear about it more. The average Ace doesn't suffer from body dysmorphia (a psychiatric condition). Most of them have normal romantic relationships if they can find another Ace partner. They kiss and cuddle in bed, but when it comes to sexual attraction, they just don't have it. An overactive libido is dealt with in private, since their sexuality is not linked to people, things or animals. It's in freefall, so to speak, and they don't get aroused by seeing their love naked. This guy most likely just had a phobia of his privates, but was enough of an exhibitionist to cook and display them.

B? The link is dead. It's gone. Because it had a snapshot of his twitter feed, a scan of the invitation cards and photos of the party. He/it called them up and told them to take down the story. So there was no sense for me to make it clickable.

anyone have a picture of this creature?

@takachan, I can google but i'd rather not. He is kind of plain looking, black hair and stretched ears. In the photo where he was serving food, he looked glazed over with sweat, as if he had malaria or something. Not sure what that's from... Menopausal hotflashes?
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DebuchoJun. 27, 2012 - 10:47AM JST

what if he tricked them and didn't tell them it was his nads until after they ate? yuck, now THAT would be a crime I think
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DebuchoJun. 27, 2012 - 10:50AM JST

here is his pic, looks like a Japanese Marilyn Manson or something http://www.powerbuzz.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cooked.jpg
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ProbieJun. 27, 2012 - 10:52AM JST

Let the puns begin...

Puns?! For this cock and bull story?
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 10:58AM JST

how do you know that he didn't mean "asexual" as defined by you?

If he did mean that and wanted everyone to associate asexuality with pan fried privates, then he deserves all the foul humor he can stomach, and much much more.

People already view asexuality as pathological, since they can't imagine not being sexually attracted (but we all were "asexual" as children... love was brotherly and romantic, until puberty, when a different facet of life suddenly appeared)

Asexuality is like bisexuality, a natural variation of the human mind. It's not an illness, and doesn't require medication or surgery. It requires simple understanding, like left-handedness. Live and let live.

This guy made it sound like all asexuals have a perverted fantasy and some sort of a sexual hangup. A real disservice to everyone affected.
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yumichanJun. 27, 2012 - 11:10AM JST

If no laws to stop this.. They ( hungry Salesmen ) will use AKB47 to promote ,

Yakichinpo Shops.. from Suginamiku to all Senkoku...Japan .

" Experience Your Barbarianism in Tokyo at Yakichinpo. "
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Al StewartJun. 27, 2012 - 11:14AM JST

If they get him. It will probably be something like indecent exposure. Which I could possibly see being a loop hole in the "artist's" plan.
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VespertoJun. 27, 2012 - 11:50AM JST

Is this for real? Kinda adds a notch to my weird scale.

Cannibalism tends to be a crime because it usually comes right after murder, has anyone looked these laws up?

Indecent exposure? It's Japan, no one cares, or they care way too much. I doubt there's such a concept. Then again...

If all the people involved are consenting adults and mentally sane - i sorta doubt it -, then who cares? So they want to eat each other's parts. Fine. Kill each other for all i care, so long as everyone agrees. Live and let live... or die, whatever.

I don't see how this could help any sexually atypical group.

It most likely used sex-change and cosmetic surgery loopholes. Or Thailand as was already suggested. Any details?
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AKBfanJun. 27, 2012 - 11:53AM JST

Coq au vin, anyone?
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gaijinfoJun. 27, 2012 - 12:01PM JST

Politicians hate it when people other than themselves get attention. Leave the guy alone.
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mark monsonJun. 27, 2012 - 12:07PM JST

I'll have mine medium rare with a side of wasabe.
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VespertoJun. 27, 2012 - 12:12PM JST

Will it suffer from phantom itch?
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 12:15PM JST

Let the puns begin (vol 2)...

The diners and critics agreed, as a gastronomic experience, it was seminal.
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SUMMITJun. 27, 2012 - 12:51PM JST

Unbelievable, is he still alive, what he is going to sell next time ?
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 12:57PM JST

Let the puns begin (vol 3)...

We must give the chef credit for coming up with a eunuch creation.
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 01:09PM JST

Let the puns begin (vol 4, British English edition)

It took great pecker to concoct this dish the first time, but he'll lack the testicular fortitude to prepare it again.
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TokyoHipHopJun. 27, 2012 - 01:10PM JST

This story again, yep even the police couldn't let this nut job get away.
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BakakunJun. 27, 2012 - 01:11PM JST

Everyone missed the most amazing part of this story. He was able to get five servings from one Japanese penis.
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 01:25PM JST

Bakakun - you made me laugh -

Everyone missed the most amazing part of this story. He was able to get five servings from one Japanese penis.

Indeed, a noteworthy feat.
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nandakandamandaJun. 27, 2012 - 01:37PM JST

People above saying Japan is weird, but how do you account for the people of Suginami Ward in Tokyo feeling uncomfortable with this happening? Could it be that there are also 'normal' people here in Japan?

Quote: “Many residents of Suginami and elsewhere have expressed a sense of discomfort and feeling of apprehension over this,” Mayor Ryo Tanaka said in a statement.
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moomoochooJun. 27, 2012 - 01:47PM JST

Was it the comedy police?
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thywillbedoneJun. 27, 2012 - 01:49PM JST

Let the puns begin (etc)...

The police are investigating. The cook has to deal with the penal system.
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Ben JackJun. 27, 2012 - 01:56PM JST

Sugiyama, a painter in his 20s who defines himself as “asexual,” did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Whether it did or not before, the term "asexual" certainly seems to fit now.
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lostrune2Jun. 27, 2012 - 02:00PM JST

Did he have to cook them? Some females may like the raw taste.
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sandiegoluvJun. 27, 2012 - 02:05PM JST

Isn't cannibalism illegal in Japan? I am pretty sure it is. Or is it just classified as a crime if you kill someone and eat them? I would LOVE to see the people who ate those parts be arrested. Why don't we have a crime called "stupid" that gets you five years in jail. I would throw him and them in there. What disgusting lot!!
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telecasterplayerJun. 27, 2012 - 02:11PM JST

Oh, let me guess: Genitalia with Shoyu and Mirin and Green Onion, oh and sticky rice. Seriously, a lot of Japanese food tastes the same.
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HollisBrownJun. 27, 2012 - 02:20PM JST

The police probe came after the mayor of Suginami Ward, where the event took place, said it had involved the display of obscene objects.

I await police raids on:

Onsens

Sentos

Diet chamber
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ProbieJun. 27, 2012 - 02:20PM JST

Why don't we have a crime called "stupid" that gets you five years in jail.

If they did, the prison population would increase by about 100 million.

In tweets on May 18, the artist said steps were taken so his act met all relevant laws, including a ban on organ sales, processing of medical waste and even food sanitation requirements.

I'd like to know how he got around the "processing of medical waste" bit. Since if his bits were surgically removed, shouldn't that classify them as "medical waste"?
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kyronstavicJun. 27, 2012 - 02:21PM JST

Rocky Mountain Oysters with Chorizo! Let's se what they can do with that on Master Chef!
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Charles M BurnsJun. 27, 2012 - 02:24PM JST

Sick whack job
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sandiegoluvJun. 27, 2012 - 03:28PM JST

@Proble - True that. But for obvious dumb things like THIS we need some form of punishment for being stupid.
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BraindeadJun. 27, 2012 - 03:28PM JST

This guy is/had nuts!
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megosaaJun. 27, 2012 - 05:00PM JST

this story is a wiener..
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REMzzzJun. 27, 2012 - 05:21PM JST

Still waiting for an explanation for the removal of relevant posts.

If the bulge has been eliminated, so will be the posts referencing it.
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JimizoJun. 27, 2012 - 05:34PM JST

The diners were hungry and his genitals filled a hole.
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anglootakuJun. 27, 2012 - 05:40PM JST

Copy cats increasing? did he post it on youtube? :P
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Clemens SimonJun. 27, 2012 - 05:54PM JST

Did the cops ransack his place yet? Oh, wait...
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Mirai HayashiJun. 27, 2012 - 06:15PM JST

There is a video of still photos on YouTube. Just do a search for Mao Sugiyama. Its REALLY graphic, and not for the faint hearted.

What surprised me the most is that most of the diners were young women....
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iceshoecreamJun. 27, 2012 - 06:33PM JST

I personally don't agree with what this guy did but like Maria commented above, he did everything by the book. Now the Mayor and police want to look good in front of the people so they decided to investigate him.

The police probe came after the mayor of Suginami Ward said it had involved the display of obscene objects.

So displaying obscene objects in a private event is illegal now. Better take down that adult's museum in Atami then.
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jessebaybayJun. 27, 2012 - 07:03PM JST

Seriously though, the doctor that agreed to surgically remove a perfectly healthy body part needs to have his/her medical license revoked.

Yeah, but whats the difference between this and a sex change. You still getting rid of something.
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UROJun. 27, 2012 - 07:25PM JST

There are special places for such individuals...
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roughneckJun. 27, 2012 - 08:14PM JST

If you haven't lost your appetite of this yet, here are more details with pictures of the exquisite gourmet!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/asexual-mao-sugiyama-cooks-serves-own-genitalsn1543307.html
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SerranoJun. 27, 2012 - 08:26PM JST

roughneck - Thanks, er, no thanks!
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Marknilo294Jun. 27, 2012 - 08:32PM JST

Hmmmm.. It must've been served in really small portions..
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hatsoffJun. 27, 2012 - 08:45PM JST

Didn't I read an article like this a few weeks ago? So this one is just a load of rehashed bollocks.

(mods, that's a j-o-k-e, not a criticism)
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KariHarukaJun. 27, 2012 - 09:02PM JST

If cannibalism isn't illegal in Japan than he hasn't broken the law. You can't charge someone who hasn't broken any laws.

Though this guy and everyone else involved do need their heads testing.
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JapanGalJun. 27, 2012 - 09:09PM JST

This new Nikomi I do not want to try.
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BurakuminDesJun. 27, 2012 - 09:22PM JST

I heard that several of the diners demanded their money back as the, ahem, portion, was undersized...
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Stuart haywardJun. 27, 2012 - 10:14PM JST

Japan Today News, has this story listed under (what's Hot), apparently, Cooked Genitals are Hot!!!
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roughneckJun. 27, 2012 - 10:21PM JST

One question, how does he pee??
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kenzozJun. 27, 2012 - 10:22PM JST

Wow! Gotta love Jap society. Who would pay 20 grand to eat someone's genitals?!? Jesus Christ... have mercy on 'em!!
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Stuart haywardJun. 27, 2012 - 10:23PM JST

REMzzz: still waiting for an explanation for the removal of relevant post. Don't hold your breath!!!
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Clemens SimonJun. 27, 2012 - 10:28PM JST

Severed genitals with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

Okie dokie.
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Don SpedenJun. 27, 2012 - 10:29PM JST

Sounds like a cock & bull story to me !
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FadamorJun. 27, 2012 - 10:42PM JST

I'm really surprised cannabilism isn't a crime in Japan. Humans eating human organs just puts us one step closer to "Soylent Green".
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TrentonGaijinJun. 28, 2012 - 01:30AM JST

Reminds me of the "Lost in Translation" sushi shop scene where Bob Harris (Bill Murray) says to Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) "you know there's got to be someone in this country who prefers black toe." Don't think even a movie could've come up with "you know there's got to be someone in this country who prefers broiled penis" though.... Let alone 5 people....
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tokyotomJun. 28, 2012 - 04:47AM JST

that's nuts
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toshikoJun. 28, 2012 - 05:41AM JST

The most disgusting story in the world!
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Laurenço Iscariot ShellsJun. 28, 2012 - 06:42AM JST

Wow. This guy made 3 very big mistakes in his life.
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Mirai HayashiJun. 28, 2012 - 07:53AM JST

Like a scene out of "Hannibal"
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sfjp330Jun. 28, 2012 - 07:59AM JST

Everyone who showed up to the event is sick. It would have been funny if one of them choked on his balls though.
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Clemens SimonJun. 28, 2012 - 11:39AM JST

Also legal in Papua New Guinea, Russia, Cambodia, Germany and the UK.
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Clemens SimonJun. 28, 2012 - 11:41AM JST

Oops, I forgot to mention that canibalism is not illegal in the United States of America either.
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amerijapJun. 28, 2012 - 11:41AM JST

Someone, please help me!!!! I almost got vomit when I saw the headline above.
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Kaz KylhekuJun. 28, 2012 - 12:58PM JST

Among the problems here, one that is easily overlooked is the age of the "meat".

Would you eat any part of a cow that was born when, say, Carter was U.S. President?
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akkk1Jun. 28, 2012 - 03:30PM JST

Let's pray this doesn't catch on. Otherwise we might see genitals with sushi.
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bajhista65Jun. 28, 2012 - 04:53PM JST

Sugiyama said his genitals had been removed by a physician and certified free of infections

Why was it removed.....

Is there an international law against inflicting injury to oneself even without affecting others. If there is, Ergo.. punish individuals commiting suicide ...har...har...har...
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Tom WebbJun. 29, 2012 - 12:56AM JST

Won't be the first or last time this has happened. Japanese hidden history is full of eating body parts of the enemy.
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FarmboyJun. 29, 2012 - 04:38PM JST

My goodness, Tom, you certainly do keep hinting that you want to discuss the hidden history of Japanese cannibalism. In this case, though, nobody has been completely eaten...just nibbled at. It wasn't an enemy, and nobody died, though the customers probably wish they had ordered the chicken.
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602mikoJul. 01, 2012 - 09:40PM JST

yikes, does he cooked in deep fried or bbq?
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Falcongrl89Jul. 03, 2012 - 12:22PM JST

Does anyone find it funny that this story was in the "What's Hot" section of JT?
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choochJul. 03, 2012 - 12:49PM JST

I like how they're trying to reverse engineer some illegality because it makes them uncomfortable.

The fact is that nobody was in danger. If you want to make it illegal from now on, please outline the ethics for outlawing it, and prosecute all further offenders. But let's not get all arrest-y because our delicate sensibilities were offended.