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).

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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/

This week Josh and Justin share more fun news stories all the way from Japan, including a student needing to be rescued from Mount Fuji (twice), a Soba noodle chain asking tourists to avoid the lunch rush, and an official Tamagotchi Factory opening in Harajuku.

Guesstimation Japan: Ryokan or Japanese Drink?

Rating Reviews: Harajuku's Harry Potter Shop, and the One Piece Mugiwara Shop.

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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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This week Josh and Justin discuss the invention of a Speech-Jamming device, a thief stealing 700 pairs of women's underwear, and the expansion of Handsome Weeping Boys into manual work.

Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Horror Comedies (Real or Not Real?)

Rating Reviews: Himeji Castle.

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