A Japanese man who spent more than Ksh 2.8 Million to transform himself into a dog has finally taken his first walk in public.

Last year, the man identified as Toco expressed his desire to become a dog.

PHOTO: man transforms himself into a dog 

"Ever since I was a small child, I wanted to be an animal. I think it is a desire to transform. I've thought about it since I can remember."

He spent two million Yen - which equates to $22,0000 - on a lifelike costume to fulfil his lifelong fantasy of 'becoming an animal'.


In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel,Toco is seen being taken out for a walk with a leash around the neck. The human dog sniffs other dogs in the park and rolls around on the floor just like animals do.

The dog-lover said he has hidden his identity and his human face from the world because he doesn't want to be judged by people he knows. 


"I don't want my hobbies to be known,' he said, 'especially by the people I work with. They think it's weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can't show my real face."

His first walk in public was a huge success and he immediately made some canine friends.

PHOTO: Man who transformed himself into a dog makes his first walk in public