Every country has its customs, events & idiosyncrasies that can seem strange to outsiders. After all, America is the home of the McRib and the Lady Gaga, so we're hardly in a position to refer to anyone else's stuff as inexplicable.
Still, Japan seems to embrace weird more than a hundred Portlands and Austins combined, as evidenced below. We can't quite tell you exactly what is happening in these pictures, but we think you'll find them as gloriously bizarre as we did.
Meanwhile, in Japan... things are way less boring than they are where you live.
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"Silent Hill" Promotional Event In Tokyo
Like that thing you saw in the street that gave you nightmares for weeks? Play the video game!
Art
Here, the artist demonstrates the dangers of eating while watching television... probably.
Lap Pillow
For the lonely <em>and</em> depraved.
Just something you might see
You know, as you go about your day.
Bilk
Beer made from milk... excuse us, for a moment... <em>blechhhhh</em>... sorry, where were we?
Designer False Eyelashes
The hefty price is worth it, when you have the opportunity to look like Snuffleupagus.
A Chocolate Bath
Fun for the whole family!
This Is Halloween
Someone went all out for his barrel/claw-machine/clown costume.
A Street Performance
A sight for sore eyes.
Dentist Kids
They have to learn sometime.
Hello Kitty Toaster
Now you can finally have a sandwich that smiles back at you.
Snow White Rabbit
The weirdest part about this rabbit dressed up as Snow White is that it's for a rabbit fashion contest.
An Everyday Outfit
With his goggle hat, face mask, and monster hands, this man is ready to take the city by storm.
A Useful Video Game
Mastering the art of peeing has never been so fun.
