In Japan, There's a "Girlfriend Coat" to Hug Lonely People

[AsahinaKimi]

Behold, a coat. That will hug you. And whisper into your ear.

Some Japanese students at the University of Tsukuba decided they'd put their effort into creating a coat that could give the sensation of being hugged from behind by their girlfriend. Make that, their imaginary anime sounding girlfriend.

The result is called the Riajyuu Coat. The Japanese slang "riajyuu" means someone who is pleased with their life outside the internet. It's a mash-up of the words "riaru", which is the loan word for "real", and "jyuujitsu" which can mean "satisfactory" or "complete".

The above video recently showed up on Japanese site NicoNico Douga. It seems somewhat tongue-in-cheek and not entirely serious! And no, you cannot buy this coat in stores.

http://kotaku.com/in-japan-theres-a-girlfriend-coat-to-hug-lonely-peo-470822962

[gejohnston]

1. wouldn't signing up for a dating website be cheaper?

seems it wouldn't be the same.

[AsahinaKimi]

2. maybe some guys are really shy

I have met some from Japan who took a long while before chatting, and they were really shy. Could have been they didn't think their English was that good.

[Katashi_itto]

3. Damn I need that.