By Divij Kulkarni View the original article to see embedded media. Michael Jordan was a huge reason that the NBA went as viral as it did around the world in the 90s, his superstar status and unparalleled charisma made him a global icon. During his prime, Jordan traveled to various parts of the world to promote the league or to promote one of his many endorsements, the most famous of which was, of course, Nike. So when Jordan found himself in Japan in 1996 promoting Nike, there were a number of events that required his participation. One of the most unbelievable things to happen during this tou…