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"Loneliness is a problem faced by many people on these crowded islands. But the Japanese are prone to believe that, in the right circumstances, money can turn a stranger into a friend... at least for a couple of hours. "

Reviewed by furdis Jan 13 2009, 12:58am ( 8 reviews ) • bbc.co.uk

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Rated by TotalLiberty on Mar 07 2009, 3:14am

This is fantastic! what a way to making money... good thinking guys!!
Rated by brussels5565 on Jan 17 2009, 3:44am

!!!!! I'm never quite sure what to make of the Japanese, as they seem to be quite unlike anyone else on Earth.
Rated by NebulaBlack on Jan 15 2009, 12:41am

Hahaha. "Rora"... stay classy BBC!
Rated by furdis on Jan 13 2009, 12:58am

"Loneliness is a problem faced by many people on these crowded islands. But the Japanese are prone to believe that, in the right circumstances, money can turn a stranger into a friend... at least for a couple of hours. "
Rated by ItSpeaks on Jan 12 2009, 4:23pm

quite bizarre!
Rated by orchestra-of-oz on Jan 12 2009, 9:26am

As long as the animals are treated well that's all that matters!

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