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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Peony Hirwani

Japanese man spends £12,480 to look like a dog

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A Japanese man spent approximately 2 million yen (£12,480) on a realistic border collie costume because he wanted to look like his favourite breed of dog.

The man, identified only as Toko, hired a Japanese company called Zeppet, which is known for creating sculptures and models for movies and commercials, to create the costume.

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