Pink Box: Inside Japan's Sex Clubs

In Pink Box, photographer Joan Sinclair takes us on a journey inside the secret world of fuzoku (commercial sex) in Japan, a world where kawaii (cute) collides with consumerism and sex.

Unrivaled in their creativity and the sheer number of choices, the clubs featured in this book offer their clientele every fantasy imaginable. Subway groping, visits to the nurse’s office, and comic book character encounters are just the beginning of the immense list of possibilities that are played out in colorful playrooms for adults where no detail is overlooked. Sinclair’s photographs capture it all, while an introduction by sociologist James Farrer provides a brief history of commercial sex in Japan and places the images in the context of contemporary Japanese culture.

Joan Sinclair first heard about Japanese sex clubs while working as an English teacher in Tokyo and returned years later to document them. She now lives in San Francisco.

James Farrer teaches sociology at Sophia University in Tokyo, where he conducts comparative research on ideas of sexuality and romance among young people in Japan and China. He is the author of Opening Up: Youth Sex Culture and Market Reform in Shanghai.

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Pink tree and clothes in Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang is supposed to be the most famous, or at least most beautiful water town in China. You may have never heard of it, but there is a chance that you have seen it already: It is used during the showdown of the third 'Mission: Impossible' movie with Tom Cruise. We went there on April the 8th and had a nice time. Even though it was cloudy, as you can see in the pictures I took of the town, the views of Zhouzhuang are gorgeous.

Location: Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu, China
Photo: Jakob Montrasio

Paris - Pink Digital Camcorder w/ Face Detection, 8x Zoom

Paris - Pink Digital Camcorder w/ Face Detection, 8x Zoom

Say hello to Paris, the newest digital video camera on the block. With spec features like a 5 megapixel camera, 8x digital zoom and face detection, it's perfect for those who want an amazing amateur camcorder, but want to buy it at a direct from the factory budget price.

Have you always wanted to try out photography? Are you sick of using your cell phone's small camera to record videos? Were you put off because of all the expensive digital video cameras that are crammed with features that you'll never need? The solution has arrived. Meet the latest DV Camera for the average girl, Paris. Aside from the extremely affordable price and being the best budget camcorder on the market, here are a few more reasons you shouldn't pass up this amazing deal.

Pink Umbrella

I think she got mesmerized by the look of the world through a pink plastic umbrella... then again, who wouldn't?
By pawpaw67

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Pink iLive Portable Music System - iPod Docking

Take your music on the go with this DPI Fun and Portable Boom Box with AM/FM Radio and iPod Docking Station. Features an AM/FM radio with built-in speakers and a recharge circuit for iPod/mini/nano/photo/videodigital read out.

* Boom box for iPod
* iPod docking station
* AM/FM radio

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The Southernmost House Grand Hotel and Museum - Key West, Florida

A surreal-looking pink and aqua house on Key West.

Need some music to go with that cocktail? Listen to the LeeCo Martini Time radio station on Pandora. It's free!

The Southernmost House in the US is actually The Southernmost House Grand Hotel & Museum. The 1890s oceanfront mansion now offers 13 guestrooms and a museum on the first floor that features a collection of Hemingway artifacts.

Photo: Lee Coursey

Location: Key West, Florida Keys, Florida

Rodeo Beach - Marin Headlands

This shot was taken as part of an Aperture Academy workshop featuring Steve Oachs, Jim Patterson, Scott Davis, and other outstanding photography instructors. Also along on this educational adventure was Tesla Wrangler.

Photo: the_tahoe_guy

Location: Rodeo Beach, Marin Headlands, San Francisco, California

Armband for iPod

With the right music, workouts are more fun--and maybe even a little easier. Even if you're not working up a sweat, the Griffin Streamline ultimate sport armband makes it easy to take your tunes with you anywhere, thanks to a low-profile design that keeps your iPod nano conveniently close at hand.

Slip your player in the one-piece frame, and hit the road. All controls are easily accessible through the clear, full-face screen protector, and the reflective trim helps increase your visibility in low-light situations.


At the gym, on the road or hitting the trail, your iPod nano rides safe in Griffin's slimmest sport armband ever. Streamline's one-piece frame and screen cover protect your iPod nano from scratches and dust.

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Pink 1955 Cadallac Fleetwood

Photo: Mike Miley

Location: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee

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Quarter past 5

This photo was teken in Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont, CA. at quarter past 5, right after the sunset. I know getting a right color of sunset is very challenging, probably 15 to 20 mins after the sun drops.

Technique : It was a challenging shot for me as in low light, the motion object tends to have a ghosting effect. So this was 3 exposures DRI mapping: 1st exposure (unplanned) for bird at f/4.8, +2ev, ISO 800 where as the 2nd and 3rd (planned) are at f/11, ISO 100 with changing the white balance Fluorescent & custom temp 7500K mode respectively in oder to capture the blue & the pink color of the dusk hour.

By Debasis ~~

Pink sequin masquerade feather mask

Beautiful lush real streaming feathers sit off of the right side of this stunning mask. Measures 13 inches side to side when flat. Measures 15 inches top to bottom when flat. Mask is stretchable up to 24 inches in circumference.

Black elastic band maintains mask on your face. Eyes are outlined with golden toned trim. Accented with big golden toned flower/star. Eye mask is covered in sequined lame fabric.

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Pink fur phone

Emerson corded novelty telephone-Redial/flash-Rotary dialing design with push buttons-Call waiting-Ringer volume-Tone/pulse switchable-Pink fur and jewel handset.

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Princess Pink Parking Sign

This sign is made of indoor/outdoor weatherproof .040 polystryrene (plastic as thick as 2 credit cards on top each other). The sign comes with rounded corners and one hole at each end for hanging. The "Princess Pink Parking Sign" is a great gift!

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Pink Glitter Sign - I ♥ Pink!

Party with Pink Style! Complete any birthday party with pink party decorations. Liven up your pink birthday party doors with pink decorations. "I ♥ [heart] Pink!" glitter sign. Pink ribbon hanger. Made of cardstock. Celebrate in style with pink party decorations, and decorate with pink from wall to floor.

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The last rays of the setting sun color Mount Esja on a cold winter day

The view north from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is dominated by Mount Esja (913 meters tall/2,999 feet), lying about 10 kilometers north of the city across the bay. The mountain looks very different in different seasons, but I have always felt it was most beautiful in winter, when it has a dusting of snow like here.

Location: Mount Esja, Reykjavik, Iceland

Photo: o palsson

PantiPod

My iPod earphones broke last Monday (accidentally yanked on the right wire) and I got a Philips pair as replacement. It's an electric (lol) shade of blue and I don't like it but it's got to be better than the flimsy Apple earphones.

By Helga Weber

Colourful Auto rickshaw, Dakshina Chitra

Every travel website will warn you about the menace of autorickshaws in Chennai. Some, however, are painted with bright colours to amuse you!

Seen in Dakshina Chitra.

By Sudhamshu

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Spotted: Pink Head Glove

Funky hat spotted on local bus. Made me grin from ear-to-ear :)

By swimboy1

Flamingo parking sign

Funny parking sign with the text:
"Flamingo parking only. Violators will turn pink."

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Jordan - Pink Sunset over Petra

On our way to Petra, I saw this light and you know me, I cant just let it go. This is the most beautiful view I have seen in a long time, over the valley you can see Petra from far. And the sunset was pinkish and the light was amazing. And yes that thats me :)

Petra (Greek "πέτρα" (petra), meaning rock; Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ) is a historic and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of Ma'an that has rock cut architecture and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourism attraction. It lies on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah (Wadi Araba), the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and a World Heritage Site since.

By © Salim Photography/ www.salimphoto.com

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Hubble Captures Bubbles And Baby Stars

A spectacular new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image — one of the largest ever released of a star-forming region — highlights N11, part of a complex network of gas clouds and star clusters within our neighbouring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud. This region of energetic star formation is one of the most active in the nearby Universe.

The Large Magellanic Cloud contains many bright bubbles of glowing gas. One of the largest and most spectacular has the name LHA 120-N 11, from its listing in a catalogue compiled by the American astronomer and astronaut Karl Henize in 1956, and is informally known as N11. Close up, the billowing pink clouds of glowing gas make N11 resemble a puffy swirl of fairground candy floss. From further away, its distinctive overall shape led some observers to nickname it the Bean Nebula. The dramatic and colourful features visible in the nebula are the telltale signs of star formation. N11 is a well-studied region that extends over 1000 light-years. It is the second largest star-forming region within the Large Magellanic Cloud and has produced some of the most massive stars known.

Fire extinguisher sign in pink toilet

Fire Extinguisher For The Budget Minded. Gas station ladies' room sign suggests using the water in the toilet tank as a fire extinguisher! At least that's what it seems.

By Sister72

Pink Baby Blowing an Enormous Bubble

Baby blowing an enormous bubble!

As I was snapping the photo of our daughter blowing bubbles, this bubble floated in front of the camera...it was a complete coincidence. FUNNY!!!

By Pink Sherbet Photography

Baby Phat "Star Print" Backpack

This Baby Phat backpack is guaranteed to draw envious stares in any school situation.

A star logo print alternates with slick patent leather trim. The spacious main compartment, mesh water bottle pockets, and front organizer pocket are sure to fit all her school supplies, and the padded, adjustable straps help her carry it all with ease.

100% Polyester. Made in China

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Friends

Between Friends

Don’t ask: What can I do for you?

Ask: What can I do for me?

Be yourself your best friend and accept

Every friend is like Yin and Yang

You do yourself good and you hurt yourself

Both changes like tides

By h.koppdelaney

Dance of Love - Pink Flamingos

Two Great Flamingos at the Wild Animal Park in Escondido, CA

By Kjunstorm

Marilyn Monroe Sex Quote Poster - Pink

"Sex is part of nature. I go along with nature."
- Marilyn Monroe

Bernard of Hollywood Movie
(Marilyn Monroe, Sex Quote)
Poster Print

* 24x36 inches
* Shipped Rolled in Sturdy Tube
* Wall Poster

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Pink Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis, the colored lights seen in the skies around the North Pole, the Northern Lights, from Bear Lake, Alaska, Beautiful Christmas Scene, Winter Star Filled Skies, Scenic Nature

Higher than the highest mountain, higher than the highest airplane, lies the realm of the aurora.

Aurora rarely reach below 60 kilometers, and can range up to 1000 kilometers. Aurora light results from solar shockwave causing energetic electrons and protons to striking molecules in the Earth's atmosphere.

Frequently, when viewed from space, a complete aurora will appear as a circle around one of the Earth's magnetic poles.

The above digitally enhanced photograph was taken in 2005 January shows a spectacular aurora borealis above the frozen landscape of Bear Lake, Alaska, USA. Credit: Joshua Strang, USAF

This image or file is a work of a U.S. Air Force Airman or employee, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image or file is in the public domain.

By Beverly & Pack

The pink city of Jaipur

The pink city of Jaipur.
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By Christian Haugen - Check out his travelblog at 175days.no

Gaiam Printed Yoga and Pilates Mat and Mat Bag Set - Dragonfly Pink

# Textured nonslip surface
# Provides cushion for your body
# Lightweight, durable and chic
# Solid construction
# Mat Bag Set

"Love this, both the mat and bag look great! Bag's pocket runs a bit small though, not enough room for keys, wallet, phone but i manage! :)"
By Yasmine

"I sent this mat to my daughter for Core and Floorbarre classes while training in ballet. She loved both the pretty pink color and the fact that it had a bag to carry it in since she rides the Sub daily. Great product, Thank you!"
By inthesun

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Pink Roadside shrine, Sonora Desert

Pink Roadside shrine or chapel, Sonora Desert, northern Mexico, along the border, Highway 2

By Wonderlane

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Pink Pashmina

This premium single color shawl is a simple item of clothing, loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body, arms, or over the head. This beautiful, gorgeous, fashionable pashmina scarf, wrap or shawl is the perfect finishing touch to almost any outfit. It is the perfect fashion accessory for any season, event or occasion!

It can be worn with eveningwear or daywear, in winter or summer, as a warm scarf or a fashionable shawl. A lovely Pashmina which could be under bridal shawls. They could be perfect for bride and bridesmaid strapless dresses. It is lightweight ( 4 oz ), super soft and comfortable, yet can provide real warmth on a chilly evening. Premium pashmina material - 70% cashmere 30% lana; Large pashmina scarf with size: 26" x 68" long including fringes, 4" hand knotted tassels at each ends.

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