15. Banning Testicle Cups | Man Steals a Toilet | Love Doll Demand Surges | Japanese Customs | Japanese Punk Bands

15. Banning Testicle Cups | Man Steals a Toilet | Love Doll Demand Surges | Japanese Customs | Japanese Punk Bands

This week Josh and Justin share the absolute most important Japanese news stories EVER. 1. Banning Testicle Cups. 2. Man Steals a Toilet. 3. Love Doll Demand Surges. 4. Japanese Rules & Customs. 5. Japanese Punk Bands. Guesstimation Japan: True or False? (Japanese Customs and Rules Edition). — vibe. @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/] @justinrlittle on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/] .... Story Links: 1. https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/ [https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/]

14. Rescuing a Phone on Fuji | Soba Chain Says No Lunch for Tourists | Tamagotchi Factory | Harry Potter Shop | Harajuku Reviews

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. — vibe (or perhaps, lame). @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/] @justinrlittle on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/]

13. Woman Marries AI Bot | Japanese Game Shows incl. 'Slippery Stairs' and 'How to Escape a Fart' | KFC Christmas

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. — vibe. @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/] @justinrlittle on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/] .... Story Links: 1. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japanese-woman-marries-ai-character-she-generated-on-chatgpt/ [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/ [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/ [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYJXSSgW08]

12. Overtourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals for Toys | Sumo Crying Baby Festival | Shohei Ohtani & Es Con Field Hokkaido

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. — vibe. .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/] @justinrlittle on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/]

11. Pyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits | Daily Laugh Ordinance | Japanese Toy Names | McDonald's Japan

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. — vibe. .... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joshuacliston/] @justinrlittle on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/]