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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kaleigh Werner

Japanese man who spent £12,480 to look like a dog encourages others to follow him

@toco.ev on Instagram

A Japanese man who turned himself into a dogthrough a transformation that cost thousands has spoken for the first time on camera in his new look.

Toco, the man’s new canine persona, spent more than £12,480 on the transformation in the past two years. His interesting aspiration caught the attention of many, which caused his dog journey to go viral online. Toco has never unveiled his true form to keep his identity concealed from those he sees daily, especially his coworkers.

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