What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?
Here at SoraNews24, we like to make a point of celebrating every holiday. Most of the time, that means eating copious amounts of something delicious because its some kind of food day, but this past Sunday was Fathers Day, so our Japanese-language reporters celebrated a little differently: by dressing up like their fathers! Yes, its become a recent tradition in the office to dress up as the person being honored, starting with that time they all dressed up as their partners for Good Spouse Day. In keeping with the tradition, seven of our reporters decided to raid their fathers closets to find an outfit to wear that would show off their dads sense of style. These were our participants:   From right to left, top to bottom: P.K. Sanjun, Go Hatori, Seiji Nakazawa, Yuichiro Wasai, Masanuki Sunakoma, Yoshio, and Jun-kun, a member of the sales staff  The only rule for the Dress up Like Dad Day was that the participants could only wear things from their fathers closets. Whether that meant casual everyday clothes, work attire, or their New Years Eve best was up to each reporter. Another of our Japanese-language reporters, Takashi Harada, had been designated to chronicle the celebration, but he had no idea what to expect from his colleagues. Harada arrived at the office earlier than usual and waited dutifully by the door, eager to see what each reporter would show up wearing. The first person to arrive was  A 1970s mafia gangster?! Oh, its just Go Hatori. Everything about Gos chosen outfit, from the vintage-looking glasses to the high placement of his belt, had a distinct, nostalgic air of days gone by, and yet the whole arrangement had a shifty aura. Frankly, Takashi was surprised Go hadnt been stopped by the police on his way to the office. But that was only the beginning. The next person to arrive at our office door was  A black market dealer?! Never mind, thats Masanuki Sunakoma. The outfit on its own wasnt too suspicious, but with the addition of the mask and sunglasses it instantly became a little sketchy. If a guy like this came knocking on our door, we sure wouldnt be answering it! So far, all of our reporters Showa-era fathers had somewhat suspicious-looking clothes, but at the same time, they were all quite stylish! The next person to show up was  A loan shark?! Oh, Yoshio, its just you. His outfit was stylish, but definitely sketchy. Hard to say. Either way, we wouldnt want to borrow money from this guy, because hed definitely be charging illegal interest rates. Thus far, three out of three of our participants came wearing sunglasses. Hmm. Anyway, the next to arrive was  A sleazy businessman?! P.K., is that you?! At first glance we thought P.K. Sanjuns fathers business suit was pretty standard, but there was something about the way Sanjun wore it that made him look like someone a lady wouldnt want to sit next to on the last train home. It must be the edgy hairstyle and missing tie, or the slightly disheveled look he bore. Without the mask, though, he seemed a little less creepy, like a businessman letting loose at a drinking party. By the way, this suit was apparently a gift to P.K.s father for his sixtieth birthday. How sweet! Shortly after P.K.s arrival came  Seiji Nakazawa! His outfit was decidedly business-like and innocuous, so we recognized him right away. At first glance, his choice of clothing didnt bring to mind any suspicious characters, but his long, bleach-blond hair didnt look quite right paired with a button-up shirt and tie. Takashi couldnt help but think that Seiji looked like an innocent young man who accidentally got wrapped up in some underworld business. Poor guy. Were a pretty casual office where were generally allowed to wear what we like, so it could also just be that seeing Seiji in a suit was a little disconcerting. Either way, there was something a little off about his getup. Honestly, as each reporter appeared in his own shifty outfit, we couldnt help but worry that the police would start watching the building, what with so many shady-looking characters coming in. At this point, we were looking like a mafia hideout. That is, at least, until Jun-kun showed up.  Morning!  Jun-kun generally dresses in a slightly more formal style than the rest of his, owing to his position in the sales department, so his appearance in a polo shirt and khakis was only shocking because it was less formal than were used to. His outfit was pretty normal, actually, and Jun-kuns innocent, youthful face was disarming. But perhaps thats what makes him dangerous. Its always the ones in polo shirts that look nice that you have to watch out for. They pretend to act like a normal dad to blend in, but who knows what theyre doing behind closed doors?!  Using their parents money to fund an illegal gambling ring or something  Last, but apparently not least, was  Yu  Yuichiro?! Yuichiro Wasai appeared to arrive in his dads summer loungewear, yet despite being the only one whose outfit really doesnt scream shady, we still cant discount it as being not creepy. These clothes indicate a distinct lack of concern for what other people think, which could be a good thing, but which could also mean that underneath the average ojisan faade is a dangerous man. We also cant help but notice that these light, white summer clothes are just not quite opaque enough to feel appropriate to wear in public   According to Takashi, this ultra casual style is also popular among bosses in the Chinese mafia, so think of that what you will. At this point, all seven of our members had arrived! (Wait, when did they become members?!) Posing together, they really did look like a suspicious lot  But once all the reveals were made and the photos were taken, everyone had to get to work, funny clothes or not, and as Takashi watched them sit down at their desks, he couldnt help but think hed accidentally stumbled into a yakuza hideout. Still, dressing in their fathers clothes really seemed to settle our reporters. There was a distinct air of seriousness and hard work in the office. Well, they are all old enough to be considered middle-aged, and some of them are fathers themselves, so its to be expected that they, too, would work hard for their families. By the way, Mr. Sato couldnt make it on the day, but he also dressed up in his dads clothes! His outfit, made up of a UNIQLO T-shirt and gym shorts, was much more normal, much as we would expect from the father of our gentle and kind Mr. Sato. Theres no gangster here! (Even if the police do tend to find him suspicious-looking on a general basis.)  We especially liked the minions hat! Finally, in honor of our Fathers Day, heres a special look at each of our reporters fathers from when they were young:   Mr. Satos dad (at the age of 22)   Yoshios dad (at 44)   Yuichiros Dad (at 34)   P.K.s dad (at 30)   Masanukis dad (at 35)   Gos dad (at 35)   Seijis dad (at 30)  Fathers work hard for their families, even when that means they dont get to spend much time with them. So we hope you were able to take time this Fathers Day to express your gratitude to the father figures in your life. They appreciate it more than you know! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!