MetaFilter posts tagged with japan and weird

Crazy Japanese advertisements

reenum — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:30:28 -0800

The makers of Ninja Gaiden 2 have decided on an unorthodox ad campaign. The game is being advertised by two white breasts protruding from a wall facing the street (SLYT). There are predictably funny reactions from passers by. Obviously, this is NSFW.

Japanese Bug Fights

Cool Papa Bell — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:19:03 -0800

Rule No. 1: Two bugs to a fight. Rule No. 2: Bug fights go on as long as they have to. Rule No. 3: No outside weapons in bug fights.

Respect speed limit, get free music from...asphalt ?

elpapacito — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:11:00 -0800

Respect speed limit, get free music from...asphalt ? When driving in Japan remember to respect the speed limits , you may be instantly rewarded by hearing a tune as played by...your car and the road.

Destined to be The Wierdest Elvis Sighting, Evar.

lilboo — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:22:39 -0800

Bush and Koizumi: Roadtrip to Graceland - NYT link

The Dancing House

angrybeaver — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:17:09 -0800

Weird buildings.

3000 Cartridges

nthdegx — Wed, 06 Aug 2003 13:26:25 -0800

His name is Mr Freetime, he has 2,967 copies of Moero!! Pro Baseball for the Famicom. He knows how to use them.

How to Walk of Japan

plep — Thu, 29 May 2003 23:52:27 -0800

How to Walk of Japan. Strange tourist attractions - some NSFW.

Gloomy the Vicious Bear

madamjujujive — Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:42:12 -0800

Gloomy the Vicious Bear - we had a recent thread about the teddy bear turning 100. Here's a cute pink Japanese variation that retains a frighteningly feral blood lust. Osaka-based illustrator Mori Chack's innocent cartoon style belies the macabre nature. Just in time for the holidays, get your Gloomy Bear stuffed toys, hightops or other goodies before supplies run out! thanks, gmtPlus9.

Flash animation

madamjujujive — Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:44:27 -0800

Flash with no name - think you've seen every bizarre Japanese flash? Good chance you haven't seen this one yet. I am at a loss for a title. This is not safe for work. This is not safe for children or small animals. Do not take with medication. Mock the message, not the messenger.