Friends Reunion Trip to Japan

The One Where Ross Gets Stuck in a Capsule Hotel

The gang’s Tokyo adventure continues.

Monica books a trendy capsule hotel for “a truly Japanese experience.” Everyone’s excited—until they see the capsules.

Ross (peering into the tiny pod): “This isn’t a hotel room. It’s a USB port for humans.”

Joey dives into his capsule, shouting “IT’S A SUSHI COFFIN!” and immediately falls asleep like a burrito.

Rachel tries to sit upright in hers, bangs her head, and starts screaming about her bangs.

Chandler: “I always dreamed of sleeping in a microwave. Dreams do come true.”

Later that night, Ross climbs into his pod with his fossil pillow (yes, he brought one). But when he tries to get out in the morning… nothing.

The door jams. He panics.

Ross (yelling from inside): “I’m not claustrophobic, but I am trapped! This is how sarcophagi happen!”

Phoebe suggests calling a monk. Joey suggests soy sauce as a lubricant. Monica grabs a spatula. Nothing works.

Meanwhile, a cleaning robot rolls by, beeps once, and starts aggressively polishing Ross’s pod—while he’s still in it.

Ross (muffled): “I’m being buffed against my will!”

Eventually, the staff opens the pod with a key and find Ross curled up like a confused cat.

Chandler (deadpan): “So, how was your night in the adult womb?”

Ross gets out, hair flattened, eyes wide, dignity gone.

Ross: “I miss beds. I miss pillows. I miss personal space.”

Phoebe: “I miss watching this happen. Can you go back in?”

TEMPTED TO SEE JAPAN DIFFERENTLY?