Must-See Video: Japan’s Magnified Soccer

The Japanese appear to have made wacky forms of competition their specialty. In this version of the world’s most celebrated sport, each soccer player wears a quirky uniform and a pair of gigantic binoculars, which makes the soccer ball appear much closer than it really is—and therefore almost impossible to kick. Despite the lack of sportsmanship or finesse, the game is one that even David Beckham might find entertaining. Watch this piece of Japan’s comedy gold, hosted on YouTube.