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Suumo
Of course, we’re all aware of the rumors about the delivery man bringing more than one, um, package to the house when the husband is away, but it seems that our men in shorts have some competition: movers! With muscular arms, polite smiles, and promises to gently and carefully deal with your most prized possessions, it’s easy to see why some may swoon at the sight of these ripped gents.
Last week, a writer from our Japanese sister-site, Pouch, headed over to the Handsome Man Movers Festival–a competition among eight moving companies organized by Suumo, the famous real estate website. Let’s see how it went!
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