Josh and Justin stopped on the way home to put on some sunscreen, cash in some points, and share some of the wildest Japanese news stories they've had on the podcast so far. Strap in (maybe use a keychain).

• Deer Opens a Bank Account. [01:00]

• A Fraudulent Frequent Flyer. [03:09]

• Bizarre Japanese School Rules. [08:14]

• Guesstimation Japan: Train Station or Anime? [15:15]

• Roasting Reviews: East Rokko Observatory. [21:53]

Sources:

• https://soranews24.com/2026/05/01/police-in-japan-summoned-to-deal-with-bank-intruder-who-is-also-a-deervideo/

• https://japantoday.com/category/crime/suspected-yakuza-member-arrested-for-having-frequent-flyer-mile-account

Grab ya longest selfie-stick folks, and check you're wearing enough skin - Josh and Justin are here to share the coldest Japanese news stories ever told.

• Woman Breaks into Home to Slap Stranger.
• Criminals Using Crabs and Beetles for Find Burglary Victims.
• Man Sues Wife for Burning Collectables.

Guesstimation Japan: Anime Character Names (Real or Not Real?)

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Story Links:

• “There is no mistake, I slapped him" - https://soranews24.com/2026/05/08/woman-in-japan-breaks-into-home-of-complete-stranger-just-to-slap-him-in-the-face/
• https://soranews24.com/2026/05/08/japanese-criminals-are-now-using-crabs-to-hunt-for-burglary-targets/

This week Josh and Justin share the absolute most important Japanese news stories EVER.

• Banning Testicle Cups.
• Man Steals a Toilet.
• Love Doll Demand Surges.
• Japanese Rules & Customs.
• Japanese Punk Bands.

Guesstimation Japan: True or False? (Japanese Customs and Rules Edition).

— vibe.

@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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Story Links:

1. https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/