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  bumblebeetunaNov. 01, 2011 - 07:19AM JST

  What's with the "mom jeans?"

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  SerranoNov. 01, 2011 - 07:23AM JST

  That is a nice offer.

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  octopussyNov. 01, 2011 - 07:26AM JST

  Is there a time limit? I could go a couple hours with her.

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  papasmurfinjapanNov. 01, 2011 - 07:31AM JST

  I hope she isn't an English teacher because she can't spell.

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  Darrin FloresNov. 01, 2011 - 07:38AM JST

  @papasmurfinjapan.. and what is spelled wrong exactly?

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  Nicky WashidaNov. 01, 2011 - 07:45AM JST

  Why?

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  oginomeNov. 01, 2011 - 07:48AM JST

  These people are so narcisstic.

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  borschtNov. 01, 2011 - 07:55AM JST

  Darrin,

  If she's using romaji for katakana, 'free' is misspelled. If she's using English, like the man is, 'kisu' is misspelled. As she's using Japanese grammar, I suspect it's 'free' that's in error. Well, that's my indepth analysis anyway; more after consulting with a GABA instructor.

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  Antonios_MNov. 01, 2011 - 07:57AM JST

  Kisu Free

  And which part of the body is going to receive this free kisu? Lips, cheeks, neck...? :-)

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  zichiNov. 01, 2011 - 07:59AM JST

  I'd go for the free kisu rather than a hug!

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  TakahiroDomingoNov. 01, 2011 - 07:59AM JST

  wish there were japanese gyarus there, then i'd queue all day long

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  Darrin FloresNov. 01, 2011 - 08:08AM JST

  @Borscht... it's pretty obvious she combined the two as if she doesn't know much Japanese... she put Kisu in Romaji then put free in normal English... nothing is misspelled and it is correct... and since i live in America and English is my language.... no GABA instructor needed

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  wanderlustNov. 01, 2011 - 08:14AM JST

  Hope she has some disinfectant wipes nearby. Who knows what could be passed on and shared...

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  namabiru4meNov. 01, 2011 - 08:21AM JST

  maybe she is giving away the fish, "kisu"

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  soldaveNov. 01, 2011 - 08:24AM JST

  wanderlust - Sharing the "love", so to speak.

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  papigiulioNov. 01, 2011 - 08:36AM JST

  any background info on why they did that?

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  YubaruNov. 01, 2011 - 08:40AM JST

  I'll bet that during the daytime no guys would take her up on the offer, but come night time after a few drinks at the izakaya and they'll be lined up for blocks! Probably some with cash in hand too. Great idea for raising donations for Tohoku.

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  paulinusaNov. 01, 2011 - 08:44AM JST

  Attractive blonde in Japan offering a kiss ( probably every Japanese guy's fantasy) and the question is how many Japanese men will get up the nerve to do so.

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  FarmboyNov. 01, 2011 - 08:45AM JST

  Kisu means "dent.". If you sign up, they run into your car.

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  DisillusionedNov. 01, 2011 - 08:57AM JST

  What were they thinking? Don't the know it is cold and flu season? Do they make condoms for lips?

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  Christina O'NeillNov. 01, 2011 - 09:09AM JST

  With all the problems people face these days , a big hug may be just the thing to start the day with

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  CrazyJoeNov. 01, 2011 - 09:16AM JST

  I'll give the broad both a hug and a kiss.

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  tkoind2Nov. 01, 2011 - 09:18AM JST

  Good for them. In the middle of this extremely crowded but isolating and lonely city, someone is offering a little human warmth and compassion. We could use a lot more people who take time out to share some humanity.

  Well done.

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  jonobugsNov. 01, 2011 - 09:18AM JST

  I'm in

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  tokyokawasakiNov. 01, 2011 - 09:21AM JST

  What if one of those satanic death breath salarymen from the morning commute took her up on her offer... Eww! She would be scared for life. If you live in Tokyo you know exactly what I am talking about.

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  ReformedBasherNov. 01, 2011 - 09:21AM JST

  Good on them.

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  bentheredonthatNov. 01, 2011 - 09:31AM JST

  betcha the bloke got more "hits" than the blonde.

  but i just might swing by harajuku next weekend to see if she's there again.

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  tajNov. 01, 2011 - 09:46AM JST

  They were there (dressed the same) about a month ago. Same overcast sky. This might be a photo from that day. Lots of people were getting the cheek kiss and/or the bear hug. And then a handful of supporters ran around getting the kissee/huggees to sign a waiver. It was all being filmed. Not sure what for. Some friends of mine signed the waiver, but I didn't think to ask them if it gave any information. Too many other things to do on a Sunday afternoon in Harajuku/Yoyogi Park.

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  gogogoNov. 01, 2011 - 09:49AM JST

  Kiss please!

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  paulinusaNov. 01, 2011 - 09:57AM JST

  If you consider the thousands of young women in Harajuku on a Sunday, the reaction to a good looking foreign guy might have been more entertaining.

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  WolfpackNov. 01, 2011 - 10:18AM JST

  Whats the point? Just trying to prove that gaijin are friendly. Or perhaps they are feeling isolated and are trying to break out of their lonely shells.

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  grammefridayNov. 01, 2011 - 10:23AM JST

  Free Hugs .... who is Hugs and why does he (or she) need to be free? Why was hugs locked up??

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  whiskeysourNov. 01, 2011 - 10:43AM JST

  Jordache Jeans are back in style ??

  Sergio Valiente Is coming back

  When drunk salary men come she better put the sign down and run.

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  TorafusuTorasanNov. 01, 2011 - 10:51AM JST

  @grammefriday "who is Hugs"

  Ha ha, Hugs is probably Willy the whale's barnacle sidekick. Free Hugs and Willy.

  I think they are part of an international raver cult. I saw a similar setup before Christmas in Namba, Osaka a couple of years ago. The girl--Asian--had a santa hat, and the guy (bodyguard/boyfriend/pimp?) just hung around in the background holding his sign. I saw an entire group of junior high school boys on a school excursion get hooked up with free hugs--the best example of Christmas cheer that I've seen in Japan (yes, it beats munching on KFC at home).

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  JapanGalNov. 01, 2011 - 11:07AM JST

  God forbid someone with natto breath walks up to her.

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  BlueWitchNov. 01, 2011 - 11:11AM JST

  @Yubaru

  I'll bet that during the daytime no guys would take her up on the offer, but come night time after a few drinks at the izakaya and they'll be lined up for blocks! Probably some with cash in hand too. Great idea for raising donations for Tohoku.

  This post made my morning!! LOL Thank you my friend... I wish I could do the same down here in Tsukuba..Too many stone-faced people walking around. Needing some LOVE desperately!... (-_-)

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  ojiiu812badboyNov. 01, 2011 - 11:13AM JST

  Let's see: Kiss her cheeks full of blotched makeup/caked make-up.
  The guy's funky armpit hugs. They both have been out there suffering from bad breath. The best things in life aren't free. What's the catch? 2 seconds later... HONEY, do you know where my keys are? Oh, thank you dahlin. MUAHHHH! I'm happy with the "bird in hand."

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  BoratLikeBarryNov. 01, 2011 - 11:39AM JST

  This is completely misunderstood - she's clearly offering Kisu, the fish. I hope it's tempura.

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  TheQuestionNov. 01, 2011 - 11:44AM JST

  Well, if you're offering.

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  NeoJamalNov. 01, 2011 - 12:13PM JST

  This is a test of manhood..are you man enough to owe up to your spouse with the scent of another woman on you?

  I consider myself strong but..not that strong ;-(

  Free man hug it is!

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  Tyler VandenbergNov. 01, 2011 - 01:15PM JST

  "Free Hugs Campaign" they have a website or just wiki it. The hugs are meant to be random acts of kindness, performed just to make others feel better. Not sure on the "Kisu free" thing...... maybe she is just trying to one up everyone.

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  alladinNov. 01, 2011 - 02:02PM JST

  too bad I was not there, I would that girl a very long kiss. Hahhahaha

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  lostrune2Nov. 01, 2011 - 02:46PM JST

  It's a social experiment: would there be more girls taking the Free Hug from a guy, or would there be more guys taking the Free Kisu from a girl?

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  TeachmeteachyouNov. 01, 2011 - 03:52PM JST

  Right, on the train there now.

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  Guza!Nov. 01, 2011 - 04:41PM JST

  heh heh oh right! giggitty!

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  tokyokawasakiNov. 01, 2011 - 04:55PM JST

  I wonder how long it is before some brave gaijin stands there with a sign that reads 'FREE Sex"...

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  ArayatNov. 01, 2011 - 06:10PM JST

  There`s called "LOVE HOTEL " in Japan....

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  j4p4nFTWNov. 01, 2011 - 06:16PM JST

  I don't think this is appropriate in Japan. It is part of our culture to not show signs of affection in public. We don't need them in order to demonstrate how we feel. A simple glance is enough.

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  pamelotNov. 01, 2011 - 06:35PM JST

  Hey you two, come in for a cuppa, it's gettin' cold outside!

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  susieukNov. 01, 2011 - 06:38PM JST

  ahhhhhhhhhhh hugs! :)

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  TimeiClicNov. 01, 2011 - 06:54PM JST

  Christ. I would love a snog with her. What a nice looking bird.

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  NessieNov. 01, 2011 - 07:22PM JST

  She's holding the sign for him; vice versa for her. You could be in for a surprise.

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  Nicky WashidaNov. 01, 2011 - 07:46PM JST

  I wonder how long it is before some brave gaijin stands there with a sign that reads 'FREE Sex"...

  Dont get me started TokyoKawasaki......just dont!

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  kaminarioyajiNov. 01, 2011 - 09:05PM JST

  I don't understand - who ever paid for a hug? :-S

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  okimike67Nov. 01, 2011 - 09:08PM JST

  Kaminari,

  I see people going into soapies that pay for hugs (so I am told). Perhaps more comes with those?

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  Pukey2Nov. 01, 2011 - 10:23PM JST

  As usual, gay men and straight women get a raw deal here.

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  realdollNov. 01, 2011 - 10:32PM JST

  She's attractive and seems to like what she is doing. She probably wouldn't have much of a problem doing other "things" for money, if she'd kiss for free.

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  CliffyNov. 01, 2011 - 10:42PM JST

  Spreading gems....? Probably it just me, I prefer people to stay at least an arm's length from me when we carry a conversation unless that person is a family member.

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  Nicky WashidaNov. 01, 2011 - 11:08PM JST

  It is part of our culture to not show signs of affection in public. We don't need them in order to demonstrate how we feel. A simple glance is enough.

  And yet oddly enough everytime I go out I meet Japanese men and women in desperate need of a good hug and even asking me for it! I have lived on 5 continents and I have never encountered a country in more desperate need of a good hug than Japan.

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  xrcNov. 01, 2011 - 11:09PM JST

  I stop stop after just one kiss....

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  FadamorNov. 02, 2011 - 12:14AM JST

  She's holding the sign for him; vice versa for her. You could be in for a surprise.

  LOL, thanks for my morning chuckle! :-D

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  globalwatcherNov. 02, 2011 - 02:15AM JST

  This is a good way to transmit herpes (virus) from person to person.

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