Juniper Foo | Nov 10, 2004

Remember that kookie Japanese idea of a mammary-boosting ringtone? We're still not sure if this is the real McCoy or one great brainwashing game. In case you didn't know, creator
Hideto Tomabechi hit the headlines in Japan 10 years back as one of the guys who deprogrammed members of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult. Customer testimonials, however, seem to back up this tit, er, hit subliminal tune, with itty-bitty Japanese gals swearing augmented bust measurements after listening to it for a week. Next up from Tomabechi-san: Ringtones to improve memory, increase attractiveness for the opposite sex, make hair sprout and quit cigarettes.
Price: The ringtone or chakumero is downloaded as part of a package costing 300 yen (US$2.84) a month.
Availability: Japan
Device: Value-added ringtone
Basic specs: N.A.