This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including a woman named Kano marrying an AI Character she created, customers buying old train station ticket gates for their own homes, and the mighty Stamina-destroying "Paralysis Noodles."

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Game Show - Yes or No?

Rating Reviews: (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken Shinjuku West Exit.

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Story Links:

1. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japanese-woman-marries-ai-character-she-generated-on-chatgpt/
2. https://soranews24.com/2025/11/26/japanese-train-company-is-letting-fans-buy-its-actual-ticket-gates-for-their-homes/
3. https://soranews24.com/2025/12/08/stamina-destroying-paralysis-noodles-are-tokyos-newest-over-the-top-ramen-innovation/
4. Brain Wall (Human Tetris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYJXSSgW08

This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real?

Rating Reviews: Es Con Field Hokkaido.

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This week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance.

Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.

Guesstimation Japan: What are these Japanese Toys?

Rating Reviews: McDonald's Japan.

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