The puzzle
A ten-year-old girl has never once left Japan. Yet her passport is full of stamps of all different shapes. It is not a fake, and it is not a prank. How can that be?
Up to 30 questions. Bowls from the menu do not count for the rankings.
Preparing…
A man returned home to find a small box by his door. Inside was a single warm rice ball from an unknown sender. Seeing it, he felt relieved and entered his home with a smile. Why was he happy to receive a gift from a stranger?
Tonight's Bowl of 10/4/2026During a grand wedding reception, one empty seat was kept at the main table. Yet, every guest smiled warmly at it. This was because something precious was placed there. What was it?
On Thursday morning, back at work after a day off, a woman told a coworker, "I spent all of yesterday at court." "Lucky you, it was perfect weather for tennis!" said the coworker. The woman looked puzzled. She had been outdoors only on her way there and back, and she was not lying. What is going on?
Tonight's Bowl of 10/6/2026During a heated game at Koshien, the umpire never once raised his voice. Yet, neither the players nor the spectators felt any dissatisfaction, and the game ended as scheduled. Why?
Tonight's Bowl of 11/13/2026A man who had just moved to snow country noticed one winter night that every car in his neighborhood parking lot had its windshield wipers standing up. The next morning, he was the only one who did not copy them, and the only one who could not leave on time. Why?
Tonight's Bowl of 10/5/2026During a youth baseball game, the batter never swung his bat, no matter how good the pitches were. Yet, the umpire never called a strike, and the boy walked to first base on a walk. Why?