A group of Japanese porn actresses are preparing to have their breasts squeezed by fans for 24 hours this weekend for a charity event loosely translated as “Boob Aid.”
The nine adult movie stars yesterday told Japanese media outlets that they could barely contain their excitement about the “Stop! AIDS” campaign event — which will be televised live — but, asked, perhaps somewhat optimistically: Please be gentle.
“I am really looking forward to lots of people fondling my boobs,” Rina Serina told the Tokyo Sports newspaper. “However, I would be very happy if you would please be delicate.”
The event, the 12th since its launch in 2003, is to be broadcast on adult cable television, with participants donating to the anti-AIDS campaign in exchange for a feel.
It comes after the sexist heckling of a Tokyo assemblywoman hit the headlines, highlighting old-fashioned, objectifying views toward women that still permeate Japanese society.
“I never thought my boobs could contribute to society,” Serina added.
Fellow porn actress Iku Sakuragi had no qualms about being groped by hundreds of pairs of hands.
“It is for charity,” the 21-year-old said. “Squeeze them, donate money — let’s be happy.”
Legislators from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling party sparked a public outcry in June when they assaulted Tokyo assemblywoman Ayaka Shiomura with sexist taunts, shouting “Why don’t you get married?” at her during a debate on motherhood.
Japan has one of the lowest rates of female workforce participation in the developed world alongside a lack of childcare facilities, poor career support and deeply entrenched sexism that are blamed for keeping women at home.
The 24-hour “squeeze-a-thon” is set to begin at 8pm on Saturday and is backed by the Japan Foundation for AIDS Prevention.
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