Recently, a video shot at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo quickly spread on social platforms, receiving tens of millions of views in a short period of time.When many people see the picture for the first time, they will have the same reaction - what kind of weird behavior is this?


In fact, this type of behavior has already had a fixed name in Japan - "ぶつかり男", literally translated as "man who hits others", and was later extended to include "bumping people" including women. Refers to someone who intentionally hits strangers in a crowd with their shoulders, elbows or backpacks.

Recently, due to the frequent occurrence of "collision with people", the official also issued a document to remind Chinese citizens to take precautions and clarified the definition of "collision with people".

On March 4, the Chinese Embassy in Japan reminded Chinese citizens in Japan to guard against Japan's "collision with human beings".

The so-called "bumpers" dress and look like ordinary pedestrians. They are often found in densely populated areas such as Ikebukuro and Shibuya in Tokyo, Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori in Osaka. They target foreign tourists or vulnerable groups such as women, children, and the elderly when passing by. They deliberately elbow and maliciously collide with others when passing by, causing injuries to others, and then quickly blend into the crowd and escape.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan reminds Chinese citizens in Japan to be careful of Japan's "collision with human beings":

1. Keep distance and be vigilant

Compatriots in Japan should enhance their safety awareness and avoid going to areas with complex crowds and chaotic public security. You should be more vigilant when passing through busy and crowded areas, try to keep a safe distance from others, and take care of the elderly or children accompanying you. Pay special attention to the morning and evening rush hours. In congested areas such as station passages and entrances, escalators, stairs, and crosswalks, do not look at your phone while walking and pay attention to the situation around you.

2. Respond calmly and call the police immediately

If you encounter a "human collision", it is recommended to retain evidence (keep pictures of the scene, confirm the surveillance location, seek help from passers-by, etc.), go to the nearby police station to call the police as soon as possible, and submit a victim declaration form ("victim report" in Japanese). According to Japanese law, an attack on the body of another person, but without causing any harm, constitutes a crime of atrocity and is punishable by a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than 2 years or a fine of not more than 300,000 yen; if an injury is caused, it constitutes the crime of injury and is punishable by a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than 500,000 yen.

3. Confirm the injury and consider claiming compensation

If you are hit by a malicious collision, you can call the Japanese emergency hotline 119, or go to the hospital for injury assessment and obtain a medical certificate, medical fee receipt and other materials. Relevant materials can be used as evidence for civil claims. It is recommended that people coming to Japan for a short period of time actively consider purchasing insurance before traveling. Those who do not have Japanese National Health Insurance may face high medical expenses if they receive treatment in Japan in case of emergencies. For foreign patients who do not participate in Japanese medical insurance, some hospitals charge medical fees at 2 to 3 times the self-pay price for Japanese citizens.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan reminds Chinese citizens in Japan to increase their security awareness and strengthen self-protection. In case of emergency, please call the police promptly and contact the embassy or consulate in Japan for assistance.