The Japanese word panchira (パンチラ) is a portmanteau blending two words: ‘panty’ and ‘chira’. Like munechira, ‘chira’ is a voyeuristic term that means an unexpected teasing glimpse or glance. In this case, panchira is an unexpected teasing glimpse or glance of panties. In English the term is synonymous with upskirt.

Following is a panchira-themed list of 5 items from Japan that make you say: “Huh, WTF?”

1. Upskirt Photographers Manner Posters

Trains in Japan often run campaigns that advertise good manner standards for commuters, the Please Do It At Home campaign is one example. The image below however seems to point out that taking discrete upskirt photos around the train station is poor manners.

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From the makers of I Have A Bad Case Of Diarrhea comes an English lesson on how to beg for your life to be spared when confronted by two bandana-wearing gaijin bandits.

This is an episode from Zuiikin’ English (英会話体操), a Japanese television series originally aired in 1992 by Fuji Television. The series combines English language lessons with gymnastic exercise programs.

“Keep it down back there, I’m trying to play Guitar Hero!”

Via Kotaku.

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