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Japan investigates foreign YouTubers accused of dodging train fares and stealing food (www.theguardian.com)

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The rise in nuisance influencers comes as tourism numbers in Japan near their pre-pandemic levels

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People have such weird notions about Japan, I understand the classic racist infantilization and everything but this is the country that vomited anime all over the world and a dozen other crazy things - they can handle having a few people make cringe content.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Seems weirder to advocate for thieves taking advantage of courtesy and what is supposed to be mutual respect and graciousness because Japan makes cartoons.