In those days people used pepper spray for self-defense. Things have changed. Have a look at this pretty bizarre invention by Japanes clothes, accessories and fashion designer Aya Tsukioka.
This skirt can be transformed into a life size vending machine which is supposed to help you in difficult situations! (By holding the sheet fully open and stepping to the side of the road, a woman walking alone could elude pursuers — by disguising herself as a vending machine…)
Even some Japanese people regard many of these far-fetched ideas as naive, possibly reflecting the nation’s low incidence of street crime. Despite a few sensational cases, the frequency of violent crime in Japan is low compared to international standards.
And there are more crazy inventions, such as a lady handbag which resembles a sewer cover and a fire extinguisher.
Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending.
(Rorion Gracie)
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Anyway, the Japanese constantly present us pretty creative new inventions!
Sayonara.
Die Japaner haben einen gehörigen Sprung in der Reis-Schüssel.
Vielen dank und Sayonara!
The Japanese are…hmm…strange. Yep.
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