Michael Jackson Still Big like Godzirra

Last Sunday, former pop star and facial deconstruction advocate Michael Jackson arrived in Japan to host an exclusive VIP party and sponsor a fan art competition. The party was so top-shelf, that guests were handing over $3,500 each for a whopping 30 seconds of exclusive stare time with Jackson.

He arrived at Narita Airport and was greeted by screaming fans- some waving signs that read "We love Michael" and "Welcome to Japan". Onlookers noted the relaxed position of Jackson's face, who was sporting his usual sunglasses, black leather jacket and a huge posse.

The fan art contest, which is planned for this Friday, will yield three winners who will have brunch with Jackson, as well as have their photo taken. Jackson will choose the winners all by himself.

Organizer Broderick Morris held the contest for fans who could not afford tickets to the VIP party.

"Over the years, as Michael Jackson has performed in cities around the world, he has been pleased, honored, and impressed by the large amount of fan art of him," Morris said. "He would like to meet fan artists, and more fully appreciate and enjoy their creative expressions."

Jackson visited the country last year to accept at Mtv Japan "Legend Award" in Tokyo- it also marking his first public appearance since that whole child molestation ordeal and acquittal in June 2005.

"I love Japan. It is one of my favorite places in the entire world." he said to the Associated Press while back in the United States this past January. Rumors were abounding that Jackson was looking into some possible business deals in Las Vegas.

Raymone K. Bain, Jackson's spokeswoman, has confirmed that several performance offers are on the table, among other proposals. This was in response to rumors about Jackson's fan appeal that claimed no hotel wanted him, or that he'd be making an appearance in some capacity on American Idol.

With the average high temperature in Vegas reaching 110-degree's Fahrenheit, doctors would advise precaution as recipients of plastic surgery could develop an acute sensitivity to sun.

Jackson has been spending his time almost exclusively in Europe, taking residence in Bahrain, France, and a castle in Ireland. The famed Neverland Ranch has been in limbo in recent years, however new plans to construct a theatre for a Jackson 5 musical have emerged, according to brother Jermaine Jackson.

While in town, Jackson is not expected to perform. Promoters didn't say how much he'd be getting paid for the visit.

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