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.

  • A Supportive Audience

    Man's favorite public restroom.

  • Toilet Paper Crown

    Don't let seasonal allergies get you down.

  • A Man And His Panda

    Don't you hate it when this happens?

  • Baby Mop

    They're crawling around down there anyway.

  • Look Alike Dolls

    A toy for the narcissist in all of us.


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