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PHOTO BY MINA TERAKOUCHI

Tuesday 02nd September, 11:00 AM JST

The best jeanists for 2008: From left, Kumi Koda (in the overalls category), 25, model Anne, 22, fashion designer Hiroko Koshino, 71, Olympic fencing silver medalist Yuki Ota, 22, and South Korean actor So Ji Sub, 30. See story in Entertainment section.

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ExPrinceska at 08:24 PM JST - 2nd September

The only person who really deserves the award is Kazuya, straight, fit long legs, great fashion, great combination with the shoes, great taste. Well done, Kazuya.
the_sicilian at 08:58 PM JST - 2nd September

This could be called, "Best Engrish we could come up with for some no ta-rent ta-rento" award.

I mean, couldn't they actually ask someone who speaks English as their first language to help them come up with this? How about, "Best looking in Jeans", or "The Jeans Fit Well" contest. Something.....

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EraiMaichin at 09:11 PM JST - 2nd September

Doh! Ignore my comment above. That's him to our right! (Slinks away...)
presto345 at 09:26 PM JST - 2nd September

Oh my g0d don't they all look bl00dy awful.
KitsuneYoukai at 10:04 PM JST - 2nd September

bebert, it's okay. There are some guys that like bow legged women. I have to say that while in Japan that is one thing I noticed a lot. What a contest, totally a waste of time.
wanderlust at 10:15 PM JST - 2nd September

the_sicilian... These come up every week or so, the best jeanist, the best leatherist, the best cottonist, the best whatever-ist. Same kind of events, posh Tokyo hotel ballroom, vapid sponsor-laden back panel, organised by some obscure association related to the products that they are trying to push.... Just good ol' S. O. P. J. - standard operating procedure Japan
easychord2 at 10:20 PM JST - 2nd September

Pointless, pointless, pointless award. I would, however, like to see the best mini-skirtist.
borscht at 10:49 PM JST - 2nd September

Is there a Best Assist award? Is Koshino wearing jeans?
NYC_Samurai at 11:41 PM JST - 2nd September

GW

arent any of you the least bit embarassed?

I think they are. They're just doing their best to look grateful for the honour.

(Except KK)
rurika at 11:57 PM JST - 2nd September

I have no idea who the guy on the far right is, but it sure isn't Kamenashi!
fukata at 07:36 AM JST - 3rd September

Do they mean overall category as in the clothing or best-looking in denim? I can't trust the translation.
Blue_Tiger at 08:24 AM JST - 3rd September

"Best 'Jeanists'"? You've GOT to be joking!!!!! Only in Japan.......
EraiMaichin at 08:54 AM JST - 3rd September

Ruruka, It's South Korean actor So Ji Su. (Played the part of Yasha in the recent **Gegege no Kitaro *2 *movie. )
Nessie at 04:16 PM JST - 3rd September

I'd like to see a Best Engrishist award.
rurika at 08:58 PM JST - 3rd September

Thanks EraiMaichin, I see they've amended the caption as well. He has the best look out of the bunch, pity they put Anne in that heinous design.