A distinctive cosplay style caught my eye—an elderly man with silver hair. Indeed, there's nothing that can't happen in Japan.
Japanese society once buzzed with curiosity about a peculiarly dressed man resembling a schoolgirl. Recently, the media unearthed intriguing details about him. This man, Hideaki Kobayashi, is known as the 'Old Sailor Suit.'


Images of Kobayashi on the streets of Tokyo first surfaced on Japanese websites and Twitter. Despite wearing a sailor dress similar to schoolgirls, he appeared comfortable and cheerful. Many were surprised, unable to comprehend the purpose behind his actions.


IT Media interviewed Hideaki Kobayashi, asking, 'Why do you dress like a Japanese schoolgirl?'. He responded, 'That's a tough question. I don't think too much about the reason; I simply enjoy wearing sailor uniforms, and it brings me happiness.'


In response to Kobayashi's eccentric behavior, a netizen commented, 'I hope he reflects a bit. The photos are excessively peculiar, especially when he poses with schoolgirls.'

Source: Travel guide Mytour – Courtesy of Megafun
MytourJuly 1, 2013