Source: Northeast Net-Jimu News, Japan Pass
Text: The Secret History of Fusu
Editor/The Secret History of Fusu
In this diverse world, people's preferences and pursuits are becoming more and more peculiar, and in Japan, a man named Toko Ichiro spent 2 million yen to make a sheepdog holster in order to satisfy his desire to become a dog.
He must have no one to support him in such a strange way, but it really made him meet like-minded people, his girlfriend is also a dog lover, and she also acts as his "hostess".
This begs the question: what kind of person is Toko Ichiro, and why is he so obsessed with being a dog?
01
Affection with dogs
Tokoichiro's childhood was tragic and boring, he often felt lonely and decadent, the disharmony of the family environment made him feel miserable, his father's drinking problems filled the whole family life with gloom, and Tokoichiro's mother left home early, leaving him and his father to depend on each other.
However, instead of bringing him the warmth and care of fatherly love, his alcohol-heavy father often gets angry for no reason, making Toko Ichiro feel intimidated by family life.
In such a family environment, Tokoichiro's only reliance and friend is Mirai, his sheepdog, who always welcomes Tokoichiro's return happily every day when he comes home from school, licking Tokoichiro's face with his warm tongue.
Toko Ichiro poured out all his pain and grievances to him, while Mirai just listened silently, without any opinions, but exuded irreplaceable comfort and support.
In the darkest moments of Tokoichiro's life, Mirai was never abandoned by him, and when Toko Ichiro accidentally fell into the river and struggled, he felt hopeless and helpless, as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.
But at the moment when he needed help the most, Mirai did not hesitate to throw himself into the rapids to rescue him, Toko Ichiro hugged Mirai tightly, deeply grateful for his saving grace, and at this moment, he involuntarily had the desire to become a dog, because only in this way can he be with his selfless, loyal friend forever.
Over time, this wish took root in Tokoichiro's heart and became a dream of his teenage years, and Toko Ichiro was convinced that as a dog, he would be able to share more happy moments with Mirai.
He silently swears to Mirai that no matter what happens, he will try to turn into a dog in return for this soulmate who has always been with him.
Toko Ichiro's dreams have been ridiculed and incomprehensible by others, but his wonderful girlfriend has given him endless support and understanding.
The two of them have common interests and hobbies that bring them closer, and the dog as their bond of affection has become a symbol of their sweet love, and occasionally, the two walk together in the park and see the dog and their owners playing happily, Toko Ichiro can't help but excitedly tell his girlfriend that he dreams of becoming such a couple.
In order to realize his dream, Toko Ichiro began to work hard to save every penny, and his company set up a community dog leash construction site to create a better working environment for employees, and Toko Ichiro volunteered to take care of those dogs.
He hopes that through this work, he can understand the connection between dogs and people and better prepare himself for what he is about to achieve.
02
An instant hit
Toko Ichiro in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, an ordinary man over 30 years old, has an unusual dream hidden in his love for animals: he wants to be a real four-legged animal.
In order to dream, he did not hesitate to spend his savings of more than 30 years, 2 million yen, to customize a lifelike sheepdog costume in a special studio.
This special costume marked the beginning of Toko Ichiro's long but precious "life as a dog", and he decided to share his fantastical journey as an animal by uploading a video of his life as a sheepdog on his YouTube channel.
Dressed in a meticulously crafted dog holster, Toko Ichiro demonstrates the virtuosity of true pet taming, whether it's with his feet or with the right movements, he does everything that is unique to dogs, as if he were a real dog.
Toko Ichiro's custom-made dog holster gives him the ability to move freely, and although there are no restrictions on moving his limbs, in order to make himself more like a dog, he will control the movement of his limbs not too much, so as to ensure that his movements seem natural and low-key.
There are two reasons for choosing to dress up as a sheepdog, on the one hand, the sheepdog's body is similar to that of a human, and the hair is long, which is conducive to hiding Tokoichiro's original humanoid features, and on the other hand, Tokoichiro's familiarity with sheepdogs since childhood and his own affection.
He thought he could imitate and walk the world of limbs to the fullest, from breathing to seeing, he always wanted to position himself as a different dog.
In an exclusive interview, Toko Ichiro bluntly said that the happiness brought to him by being a dog is incomparable, as a dog, he is relieved of the pressure and disputes from human life, he does not need to worry about any complex problems, just be an obedient "good boy", you can be at ease.
Whether it is in front of his family or when sharing with his confidants and friends, he is very happy with his image of a dog, he is not only willing to live with his heart, but also actively leaves comments from all walks of life, and even accepts all kinds of interviews.
In the recording of the program, he showed his relaxed appearance as a dog of different shapes, he played ball with the host, and the interaction was so deep that he kicked out, and he paired with Toko Ichiro, who had played lying, shaking hands and interacting, and became a pet dog artist. I can't help but feel very emotional, his gestures look like a real dog.
Although Toko Ichiro's obsession is eye-catching, he has never felt ashamed of his identity, but has never been happier and prouder than ever to launch a doggy suit.
03
Life after becoming a "dog".
He puts on a well-made dog holster and transforms himself into a sheepdog, and when his girlfriend sees Toko Ichiro transform into a dog, she takes him to a small well-prepared room with a large dog cage, some dog toys and a dog food bowl, Toko Ichiro is surrounded by warm and contented feelings, and he feels that he has made the right choice.
Toko Ichiro's dog life began, and he worked hard to learn dog Xi Xi behaviors, such as crawling, rolling, and shaking hands, in order to better integrate into the dog world.
His girlfriend became his dog hostess, accompanying him to practice Xi dog's Xi habits, such as throwing a ball for the dog to check, putting the dog to sleep in the kennel, and putting the dog food bowl in the right place.
In order to share his joy with the world, Toko Ichiro recorded his daily life experience as a dog and shared it on the Internet.
The videos immediately attracted attention and sparked many various comments, with some expressing understanding and support for Tokoichiro's courageous attitude of pursuing his dreams, believing that everyone has the right to pursue their dreams, and Toko Ichiro did it.
But not everyone can accept such an unreasonable behavior, and some people feel that it is a bit beyond the limits of their own thinking, Toko Ichiro is not affected by the outside world's doubts, he believes in his choice, and continues to walk firmly on the path of pursuing his dreams.
During an outing, Toko Ichiro meets real dogs who are curious about the new entrant and come up to sniff him.
But when Toko Ichiro responds to them in the manner of a dog, they are frightened and flinched, and the scene makes people ponder what kind of differences and connections exist between humans and animals.
Although Tokoichiro's way of life is still strange and incomprehensible to many, he proves a truth with his actions: pursue your dreams and be brave enough to follow the path you choose, no matter how those dreams are perceived by the outside world.
He has experienced all kinds of challenges and difficulties, but this is the embodiment of the charm of life, and today, Toko Ichiro is still sharing his dog life story on YouTube, so that more and more people know and pay attention to his unique lifestyle, no matter what others think, Toko Ichiro will continue to pursue his dreams.
04
The Japanese who turned into "wolves".
Toru Ueda was obsessed with turning into a wolf, and soon after Toko Ichiro became a "dog", he meticulously designed and polished his wolf costume, and worked closely with the producer many times.
During the production process, he had to exchange ideas repeatedly and work with the producers on design details via email and face-to-face meetings.
Not only that, Toru Ueda is even willing to spend up to 3 million yen as an investment in his transformation into a wolf, he takes this custom-made wolf coat very seriously, paying attention to details and polishing the overall image, for him, becoming a wolf represents a real power and freedom, a way to be able to escape from everyday life.
When he finally got the finished product, Toru Ueda was filled with gratitude and excitement, and he looked at himself in the mirror and felt that he had been replaced by a wolf. It was a wolf, but not a fantasy monster, but a completely real and primitive wolf.
For Toru Ueda, dressing up as a wolf is not just about participating in cosplay events or escapism, but also about a wild and unrestrained lifestyle, a power that can not be experienced in ordinary life.
The outside world has different opinions about Toru Ueda's behavior, some people think that he is escapist from reality, while others believe that being able to temporarily break away from the exhaustion and depression of reality, and occasionally become an animal, is also a good way to relax.
Toru Ueda makes it clear that despite his passion for becoming a wolf, he is not a werewolf, and in his opinion, a werewolf is a monster and he pursues a lifestyle closer to nature and more free exile.
He has attracted a lot of attention and pleasure because of his hobby, and his journey to becoming a wolf is full of surprises to look forward to. For Toru Ueda, donning a wolf costume is a unique experience that allows him to truly immerse himself in the world of wolves, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Not only that, Toru Ueda is convinced that the power given to him by becoming a wolf cannot be experienced in daily life, and this power allows him to dare to face all kinds of interpersonal troubles and work pressures, and by incarnating as a wolf, he can relax and face everything around him, and obtain true inner peace and contentment.
Everyone has their own way of life, and as long as it doesn't affect others, we shouldn't stop it.
[1] Northeast Net-Jimu News: Japanese man spent 100,000 yuan to turn himself into a dog and wanted to live a dog life since he was a child
[2] Japan connoisseur: Japan's No. 1 male flower 3 million 变身 "werewolves"