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  • The post-industrial era of Japan has brought new cultural products and thus new associations to Japan, including karaoke, Tamagotchi, Pokemon, Aibo, and Hello Kitty and countless other forms of kitsch.
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  • Japanese Roadside Kitsch
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  • Japanese Roadside Kitsch
    family-park-kitsch-1.jpg
  • Japanese Roadside Kitsch
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  • Kitsch Beach House, in Kep. Though the beach may not be up to par with Sihanoukville's the architecture is far more interesting.
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  • Kitsch Bear Water Fountain
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  • Kitsch Keys to my Heart
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  • Kitsch Keys to my Heart
    key-to-my-heart-2.jpg
  • The post-industrial era of Japan has brought new cultural products and thus new associations to Japan, including karaoke, Tamagotchi, Pokemon, Aibo, and Hello Kitty.
    japanese-kitsch-1.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-16.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-10.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-6.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-2.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-15.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-14.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-13.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-11.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-8.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-7.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-5.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-1.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-18.jpg
  • Baker's Hill is a unique spot outside the city of Puerto Princesa with views of Honda Bay and the city below.  Besides its famous bakery and restaurant, not to mention views, the grounds are arranged around colorful statues, kitsch and tropical plants. One of the more unique spots in the Philippines and certainly Palawan which is justly more famous for its natural attributes than quirky yet unique theme parks.
    bakers-hill-12.jpg
  • Japan loves their mascots what could be cooler or kinkier than a cuddly Japanese mascot?  There couldn't possibly be anything more  adorable or ridiculous, depending on your point of view.  Everything from recycling promotions to city governments has mascots. They're responsible for promoting tourism, teaching kids to recycle, discovering cures for cancer.  You name it: there's a Japanese mascot on the case. These lovable mascots, are called yuru kyara "gentle characters" as they're known in Japan,
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  • Takoyaki, literally fried octopus, is a popular Japanese dumpling made of batter, diced octopus, ginger, green onion, topped with ponzu, mayonnaise, aonori and katsuobushi (fish shavings), first popularized in Taisho Period Osaka, takoyaki is popular throughout Japan and almost always found at festivals and markets.
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  • Pirate Ship on Lake Ashi- known as Ashinoko is a scenic lake in Hakone. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji.  Several ferries cruise the lake, providing scenic views for passengers. One of the boats is a full-scale replica of a man-of-war pirate ship. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse Lake Ashi or Ashinoko on which passengers can enjoy the scenic views.  These pirate ships are somehow to enhance the excursion - though Hakone has never been known as an enclave of pirates one can only wonder at the reason for the decorations on these boats.
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  • South Beach Deco Lifeguard Huts - Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world with hundreds of hotels, apartments and other structures built between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco are all represented in the District.
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  • Pirate Ship on Lake Ashi- known as Ashinoko is a scenic lake in Hakone. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji.  Several ferries cruise the lake, providing scenic views for passengers. One of the boats is a full-scale replica of a man-of-war pirate ship.
    hakone-pirate-ship-1.jpg
  • South Beach Deco Lifeguard Huts - Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world with hundreds of hotels, apartments and other structures built between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco are all represented in the District.
    south-beach-deco-1.jpg
  • South Beach Deco Lifeguard Huts - Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world with hundreds of hotels, apartments and other structures built between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco are all represented in the District.
    south-beach-deco-4.jpg
  • Cruise boats run to the middle of Lake Toya and the four islands that make up Nakajima Island. Surrounded by the sound of gently lapping waves, passengers look out at Mt. Yotei and Mt. Usu and the countryside. Evoking images of times past, 'Espoir' floats on the lake like an illusionary castle and during the  Fireworks Nights, visitors can admire the display from the lake on nightly firework boat trips.
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  • South Beach Deco Lifeguard Huts - Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world with hundreds of hotels, apartments and other structures built between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco are all represented in the District.
    south-beach-deco-3.jpg
  • Papaya Vintage Kitsch - If Indiana Jones teamed up with the Oddities crew and set up a junk shop, Papaya Vintage is probably what it would look like. Papaya Vintage is like no other shop you have even seen - a warehouse in the Lat Phrao area of Bangkok brimming with collectables, action figures, junk, exquisite antiques, and more. The adventure begins as your eyes zoom in on toys and objects from the past, reminders of moments of your childhood. Think: Darth Vader and Ultraman figures, gazing onto James Dean forever posing cool next to a doorway. Climbing the upper floors is like moving randomly through time. You can't help but notice the vintage Vespas and manaquins of comic characters Flash, Wolverine, Green Lantern and Batman, all standing next to toy cars, fluffy sofas, bean bag chairs, and grandma's lampshade.
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  • Dotom Plaza is one of the few ultramodern buildings in Dotombori,  a district of Osaka more famous for its neon signs and kitsch.   Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-plaza-1.jpg
  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-22.jpg
  • Dotombori Signs - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-19.jpg
  • Dotombori Dragon - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-15.jpg
  • Dotombori River - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-6.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-4.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-1.jpg
  • Dotonbori is famous for its shops and restaurants displaying neon and mechanized signs, notably moving giant crabs and candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line -  and other dramatic kitsch.
    dotombori-7.jpg
  • Out for a stroll in the streets of Kurokawa, onsen visitors regularly wear onsen yukata outside the onsen hotel before or after bathing.  Kurokawa Onsen is considered one of the most pleasant onsen towns in Kyushu for its lack of kitsch and sleaze found at other watering holes.
    kurokawa-onsen-4.jpg
  • Tiger Teeth at Namba Yasaka Shrine - Namba Yasaka Shrine was once a Buddhist temple, though it was destroyed by fire.  After the Meiji Restoration the temple was closed down because of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The original shrine buildings were burned down during WWII, therefore the buildings that stand today are reconstructions.  Its most famous feature is the large lion head Ema-Den.  Yasaka Shrine is a dazzling kitsch building in the form of a lion-shaped stage - unique to say the least, especially when compared to the austere shrine next to it.  The shrine also hosts a famous Tug-of-War ritual, held on the third Sunday in January every year.  This ceremony is based on a Japanese myth that the diety of the shrine Susano-o-no-mikoto killed the large snake which eliminated hardships.
    namba-yasaka-shrine-2.jpg
  • Namba Yasaka Shrine was once a Buddhist temple, though it was destroyed by fire.  After the Meiji Restoration the temple was closed down because of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The original shrine buildings were burned down during WWII, therefore the buildings that stand today are reconstructions.  Its most famous feature is the large lion head Ema-Den.  Yasaka Shrine is a dazzling kitsch building in the form of a lion-shaped stage - unique to say the least, especially when compared to the austere shrine next to it.  The shrine also hosts a famous Tug-of-War ritual, held on the third Sunday in January every year.  This ceremony is based on a Japanese myth that the diety of the shrine Susano-o-no-mikoto killed the large snake which eliminated hardships.
    namba-yasaka-shrine-1.jpg
  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    glico-man-01.jpg
  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-23.jpg
  • Dotombori Squid Takoyaki Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-8.jpg
  • Dotombori Sushi Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-10.jpg
  • Dotombori Blowfish Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-11.jpg
  • Dotombori Sushi Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-9.jpg
  • Dotombori Crab Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-7.jpg
  • Don Quijote Dotombori Branch - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-5.jpg
  • Don Quijote Dotombori Branch - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-3.jpg
  • Anime Sign in Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-1.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-7.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-6.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-5.jpg
  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
    terracotta-park-07.jpg
  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
    terracotta-park-08.jpg
  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
    terracotta-park-04.jpg
  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
    terracotta-park-03.jpg
  • Kashiya Yokocho, Penny Candy Alley, is a famous lane in Kawagoe with a stone paved streets embedded with colorful glass that is lined with 22 traditional style Japanese candy shops.  An additional feature of the neighborhood are the kitsch animal characters that decorate some of the buildings and candy shops from penguins to salamanders.
    kawagoe-13.jpg
  • Don Quixote Discount Shop in Dotombori - a former pleasure district famous for its historic theaters, its shops and restaurants and many neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, moving giant crabs and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Dragon Noodles at Dotombori- a district famous for its historic theaters, its shops and restaurants and its many neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, giant blowfish and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Takoyaki Restaurant in Dotombori - pleasure district famous for its historic theaters, its shops and restaurants and its many neon and mechanized signs, including demons, moving giant crabs and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Glico Sign at Dotombori a district, famous for its neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico's giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, moving giant crabs and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Design Festa is a biannually held event that began in 1994 in Tokyo for artists from all over the world. With over 2600 Booths, Performances and Live Music areas, Restaurants Cafes and Bars. The Design Festa in Tokyo is an extravaganza filled with art, energy, conceptual art, junk, costume players, kitsch, fun and excitement.
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  • Kyoto Tower is an observation tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 meters. The 800-ton tower stands atop a 9-story building which houses a 3-star hotel and several stores. The entire complex stands opposite Kyoto Station and though once considered the height of modern Japan is now considered a kitsch landmark on Kyoto's landscape.
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  • Namba Yasaka Shrine was once a Buddhist temple, though it was destroyed by fire.  After the Meiji Restoration the temple was closed down because of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The original shrine buildings were burned down during WWII, therefore the buildings that stand today are reconstructions.  Its most famous feature is the large lion head Ema-Den.  Yasaka Shrine is a dazzling kitsch building in the form of a lion-shaped stage - unique to say the least, especially when compared to the austere shrine next to it.  The shrine also hosts a famous Tug-of-War ritual, held on the third Sunday in January every year.  This ceremony is based on a Japanese myth that the diety of the shrine Susano-o-no-mikoto killed the large snake which eliminated hardships.
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  • Tiger Teeth at Namba Yasaka Shrine - Namba Yasaka Shrine was once a Buddhist temple, though it was destroyed by fire.  After the Meiji Restoration the temple was closed down because of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism. The original shrine buildings were burned down during WWII, therefore the buildings that stand today are reconstructions.  Its most famous feature is the large lion head Ema-Den.  Yasaka Shrine is a dazzling kitsch building in the form of a lion-shaped stage - unique to say the least, especially when compared to the austere shrine next to it.  The shrine also hosts a famous Tug-of-War ritual, held on the third Sunday in January every year.  This ceremony is based on a Japanese myth that the diety of the shrine Susano-o-no-mikoto killed the large snake which eliminated hardships.
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  • Dotombori Signs - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Crab Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Squid Takoyaki Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Signs - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Squid Takoyaki Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Signs - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Signs - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Don Quijote Dotombori Branch - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
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  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
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  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
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  • Thanh Ha Pottery Village has long been famous for its pottery, bricks and tiles particularly the Ying and Yang tiles seen on roofs in Hoi An. Terracotta Park Thanh Ha near Hoi An celebrates the red clay in the region including the Cham temples nearby at My Son.  This red clay and terracotta is the focus of Thanh Ha ceramics industry.  Terracotta Park and Museum was<br />
designed by Nguyen Van Nguyen who left the village to study architecture. His interest in architecture  is quite evident, from the terracotta reproductions of the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Arch of Triumph, London Tower Bridge and the Sydney Opera House which many visitors feel is rather kitsch but is a favorite among locals.
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  • Lake Ashi Hakone Pirate Ships, have official names such as Vasa, Royal II, and Victory cruise Lake Ashi in Fuji Hakone National Park.  They are such an ubiquitous sight in Hakone, that rather than being just another kitsch attraction, they have become an integral part of the Hakone experience.
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  • Kyoto Tower is an observation tower is the tallest structure in Kyoto with its observation deck at 100 meters. The 800-ton tower stands atop a 9-story building which houses a 3-star hotel and several stores. The entire complex stands opposite Kyoto Station and though once considered the height of modern Japan is now considered a kitsch landmark on Kyoto's landscape.
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  • Dotombori American Clown -  famous for its historic theaters, its shops and restaurants and its many neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, moving giant crabs and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Dotombori Street running alongside the Dotonbori Canal between the Dotonboribashi Bridge and the Nipponbashi Bridge in Osaka. Dotonbori is famous for its historic theaters, its shops and restaurants and its many neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, moving giant crabs and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Fugu Restaurant in Dotombori - a district famous for its shops and restaurants and many neon and mechanized signs, including candy manufacturer Glico giant electronic display of a runner crossing the finish line, giant blowfish and other dramatic kitsch.
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  • Kinbaku, a not-so-cute kitty cat wrapped up in S&M rope - some sort of reaction to Hello Kitty?  Kinbaku is on display at Design Festa, a biannually held event that began in 1994 in Tokyo for artists from all over the world. With over 2600 Booths, Performances and Live Music areas, Restaurants Cafes and Bars. The Design Festa in Tokyo is an extravaganza filled with art, energy, conceptual art, junk, costume players, kitsch, fun and excitement.
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  • Kurokawa Onsen - A few ryokan cling to the steep valley beside the Kurokawa River making Kurokawa particularly picturesque - the town is everything a spa town should be without the usual kitsch.  Since it's well-known you won't be alone, but this low key resort still seems like a  forgotten village out in the countryside of Japan.
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  • Kurokawa Onsen Rotemburo - Considered one of the best onsen villages in Japan Kurokawa is everything a spa town should be without the usual accompanying kitsch or ugliness. It's well known so you certainly won't be alone, but this low key resort still seems like a tiny, forgotten village out in the countryside of Japan.
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  • Kurokawa Onsen - A few dozen ryokan cling along a steep sided valley beside the Kurokawa River.  Considered one of the best onsen villages in Japan, Kurokawa is everything a spa town should be without accompanying kitsch or ugliness. While it’s well known and visited you certainly won’t be alone, but this low key resort still seems like a tiny, forgotten village out in the countryside of Japan.
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  • Kurokawa Onsen - A few dozen ryokan cling along a steep sided valley beside the Kurokawa River.  Considered one of the best onsen villages in Japan, Kurokawa is everything a spa town should be without accompanying kitsch or ugliness. While it’s well known and visited you certainly won’t be alone, but this low key resort still seems like a tiny, forgotten village out in the countryside of Japan.
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  • Kamado Jigoku or the  "cooking pot hell" features several boiling ponds and a fierce kitsch demon statue representing a devilish cook.
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  • Glico Man - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Dragon - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
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  • Dotombori Blowfish Restaurant - Dotombori is a district of Osaka famous for its neon and mechanized signs, most famously for the sign of the candy manufacturer Glico.  The Glico Man sign shows a giant electronic display of a runner crossing a finish line.  Along the streets, to advertise their products and menus visitors are amazed at the moving giant crabs, puffed out blowfish, smoking dragons and other dramatic kitsch.  Dotombori is a district has always been known for its historic theaters, night life, shops and restaurants and in modern times its many neon and mechanized signs,
    dotombori-signs-12.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
    atami-adult-museum-12.jpg
  • The Atami Adult Museum or Hihokan is one of the last remaining sex museums in Japan.  It combines faded retro exhibits with dated, salacious fantasies.  Once a standard attraction at large spa towns in Japan, this species is dying out.  Originally attractive, in its way, as a counterpoint to the health giving-properties of fresh air, nature and hot springs, visiting a kitsch utopia of bad taste was probably meant as a kind of sideshow.  The Hihokan survives in part because of its location near Atami Castle with a steady flow of visitors.  Also, Atami itself is attractive to the yuppies from the city eager to indulge themselves on ramshackle retro charm.  The exterior of the museum at first appears to be fairly innocent, with a nude mermaid above the entrance but once you enter, the attractions range from the silly to the macabre to the ridiculous.  Some attractions are activated by a turning a steering wheel, such as the one that drives the wind that raises Mailyn Monroe’s skirt in the “Some Like it Hot” scene.  After passing through the Hallway of Groins, a favorite is the elderly gentlman with a long penis who, after activating the tit nipple on the device, raises his member and squirts the screen while laughing like a maniac.  Enjoy!
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