Jackson Visits Troops

Michael Jackson paid a visit to US troops, and their families, at a US base in Tokyo last Saturday.

Approximately 3000 troops and their families turned out to greet Jackson, at a fitness center at Camp Zama.

Jackson read from a prepared statement:

"Those of you in here today are some of the most special people in the world.

It is because of you in here today, and others who so valiantly have given their lives to protect us, that we enjoy our freedom."

Earlier in the week, Jackson had attended a party of about 400 fans, some of whom had paid $3500 to spend 60 seconds talking to him.

Tickets Still Available

Despite the fact that the tickets are incredibly reasonably priced at $3500, it seems that there are still some available for those fans of Michael Jackson who wish to spend 60 seconds talking to him in Tokyo.

Jackson will attend two events in Tokyo in the next few days. On Thursday there will be a meet greet party, followed by a fan art contest the next day.

Fans who pay $3500, at Thursday's VIP party, will get to mingle with Jackson and spend up to one minute of exclusive face time with him.

Organisers are reluctant to say how many tickets have been sold or how many are left.

It is not clear as to whether Jackson will perform at either event. Cynics are not betting any money on that.