I’m a Korean-American. Naturally, I’m supposed to strongly dislike the Japanese because they’re enemies of my blood. I don’t think I can do that anymore, not that it was ever a serious part of my life. It was mostly said in jest. Still, what happened over the weekend between Japanese and American social media accounts was special. It was hilarious, too. It also appeared to smother any social media reach the ‘No Kings’ crowd wished to ride into next week.
The explosion of love between the two countries’ respective accounts centered on culture and immigration. As Christian Heiens posted, “This is 9/11 for left-wing anime fans.” Elon Musk was entertained by the posts.
Enjoy, folks.
𝕏 Japan posts are amazing 🇯🇵 https://t.co/bcHpIWr5FV
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 29, 2026
My X timeline today: https://t.co/07JfEXkpEL pic.twitter.com/pALD7WPZ4e
— Prison Mitch (@Prisonmitch) March 29, 2026
Twitter... but only Americans and Japanese pic.twitter.com/bnK7qta3v4
— Dimitri (@thedimitri) March 29, 2026
I…I don’t know how to explain what is happening on X right now between theUSA and Japan but I’m here for it 😂 pic.twitter.com/KJPzLdRgWj
— Critically Thinking & Drinking 🧐 🥃🧉🍸🍹🤪 (@TheCriticalDri1) March 29, 2026
USA 🤝🏼 Japan 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 ❤️ 𝕏 pic.twitter.com/cXdvAqgHp2
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) March 29, 2026
The U.S. and Japan basically had a digital weekend barbecue and I think that’s beautiful 🥹
— Savanah Hernandez (@Savsays) March 29, 2026
This is 9/11 for Left-wing anime fans.
— Christian Heiens 🏛 (@ChristianHeiens) March 29, 2026
Incredible things are happening in my feed right now. pic.twitter.com/O0sTbQxODM
— Christian Heiens 🏛 (@ChristianHeiens) March 29, 2026
The X timeline right now pic.twitter.com/hn4KEpQfwh
— Magills (@magills_) March 28, 2026
🇯🇵🇺🇸 Yes, there is a whole subculture in our country dedicated to the Southern United States (especially Texas).
— 鈴森はるか 『haruka suzumori』 🇯🇵 (@harukaawake) March 28, 2026
I'm glad people people abroad can appreciate it too! pic.twitter.com/z3S9B0KWE6
— 0HOUR1 (@0hour1) March 30, 2026
— TrashDiscourse (@TrashDiscourse) March 29, 2026
90% of my timeline pic.twitter.com/wGsKKPUGAz
— Fight Back Podcast (@ShieldsClips) March 29, 2026
— Sir Doge of the Coin ⚔️ (@dogeofficialceo) March 29, 2026
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) March 29, 2026
Fun fact: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is also a heavy metal drummer. 🥰🇯🇵👹 pic.twitter.com/vrhf0zcf4u
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) March 29, 2026
American Shogunドナルド・トランプ 🇯🇵 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/WP6659dEhf
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 𝕏 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) March 29, 2026
— Serf (@TheRoyalSerf) March 30, 2026
If we can put a man on the moon, we can replace California with Japan. pic.twitter.com/MJKI9Oet2T
— Dubzy (@DubzyOnceAgain) March 29, 2026
My X timeline all yesterday pic.twitter.com/FHbIKiFU0M
— Fight With Memes (@FightWithMemes) March 29, 2026
The US and Japan have the most underrated mutual obsession on the planet.
— Aakash Gupta (@aakashgupta) March 28, 2026
Japan worships American BBQ culture. Texas-style brisket restaurants in Tokyo have 3-hour waits. American Barbeque, a chain in Osaka, charges $80 a plate and sells out nightly. Japan's wagyu beef… https://t.co/IMrffn3iGp
My baby sister has been trying to get me into Japanese culture and taking a trip to Japan for years. After this weekend, I think she’s finally getting her wish! pic.twitter.com/Z37hYirgcd
— Megan Basham (@megbasham) March 30, 2026
"What kind of American are you? The grill kind?" pic.twitter.com/oXJr8p7kFx
— Flappr (@flapprdotnet) March 29, 2026
Illegals who’ve been in our country for 20 years
— David Santa Carla 🦇 (@TheOnlyDSC) March 29, 2026
VS
Japanese who’ve never set foot in America once pic.twitter.com/VnXHhEXptf
Americans dropped nukes on Japan twice and now they‘re best friends.
— Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 29, 2026
Americans defended Europeans for free the past 80 years and they are the most ungrateful pricks imaginable.
There is a lesson to be learned there. pic.twitter.com/f23vmYKS1L
🇺🇸🇯🇵 Everyone in Japan knows "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver.
— 鈴森はるか 『haruka suzumori』 🇯🇵 (@harukaawake) March 29, 2026
We cover it all the time so I hope our American friends can appreciate it. pic.twitter.com/ldIEfGZLBW
“American and Japan Twitter just found each other and the alliance is stronger than we ever imagined” pic.twitter.com/Qp2e60Pe7W
— Stephen Lloyd (@apparentlysteve) March 28, 2026
I never could get into anime, though Beserk is a cool manga. I like Battle Royale and sushi, and yes, I grew up on and am still a huge Godzilla fan.
World War II is over. We won. Korea was liberated. And we got a great ally in return.
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