Every few days we get an email from the local elementary school reporting a "fushin-na jinbutsu" (不審な人物, suspicious person).

My first thought when reading these mails is usually "Geez, I hope someone isn't reporting me." Because of my running routine--I run like a burglar through about four different school districts dressed in BRIGHT pylon orange almost every morning--and the fact that I am a "guyjin", I stand out. There are often reports of my being seen running here or there.

The second thought is often "Geez, these perverts have not improved upon their game one iota in the four decades since I was a kid.”

Just the other day, a "young man" walked up to an elementary school girl and said, "Your father's been in an accident. Come with me and I'll take you to the hospital."

Oldest trick in the Perv Book!

The girl had the good sense to ask the man what her father's name was. When he couldn't answer, she ran away.

Today, a boy was approached by someone who promised to give him "something nice" if he came with him.

Second oldest trick!

Fortunately, this young boy also had the good sense to high-tail it.