It’s a typical drinking challenge that many guys have gotten into at one point or another. The first person to “break the seal,” or use the bathroom first, is the sucker who picks up the check.
Good times are had watching guys squirm it out and race to the urinal before wetting themselves, and all the funnier if they don’t make it in time.
However, for one group of friends in China, their friendly wager turned tragic leading to the near death of one man.

Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Official Hololive clear files now available at FamilyMart convenience stores【Pics】
Skip the crowds at Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom spot with Meguro River Hanami Cruise
Hey guys, unlucky with women? There’s always Latvia!
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
We hung out at one of Tokyo’s most popular pickup spots, drank our hearts out and met many men
7-Eleven showcases its newest robots for cleaning, stocking, and customer service