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Title: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: sh15uya on July 12, 2007, 08:00:18 AM

TOKYO (Reuters) - An elderly man nearing death who wants to give something back to the world, or just a prankster?

The mystery of who is leaving envelopes of 10,000 yen ($82) bills in men's toilets at government offices around Japan has gripped the nation this week despite the existence of far weightier issues, such as a looming election. (http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUST28854920070712?feedType=RSS)

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: nop on July 12, 2007, 02:28:01 PM

Mystery + Money + Men's organ = High popularity

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: Guchi_Jnr on July 12, 2007, 03:06:01 PM

This guy is up to 44mil yen so far..

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: makeme on July 12, 2007, 04:36:22 PM

I heard about this story. I wonder how much more money he'll throw in.

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: reyfer on July 12, 2007, 07:22:47 PM

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The 10,000-yen notes were mostly wrapped in paper with letters. Many of the letters say that the money should be spent on studying and training or that those who are given the money should carry out good deeds.

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20070712p2a00m0na022000c.html

(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8394/20070712p2a00m0na023000nr4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
From Mainichi Dayly News

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: schol3s on July 13, 2007, 01:13:26 AM

i seriously want to know what the old man is thinking man....

Title: Re: Japan obsessed with mystery men's room money
Post by: Daisuki Daiiyo on July 13, 2007, 01:23:26 AM

Since it's in mens toilets only, I wouldn't be able to cash in on this.