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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Condom prank in Tokyo continues 'sushi terrorism' trend in Japan
[Source] A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate collection slot of a Kura Sushi restaurant. The incident occurred on March 28 at a branch in Toshima ward. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the image quickly went viral online, gaining over 100,000 views within a day. Kura Sushi filed a complaint, prompting police to review surveillance footage and identify the boy. He is being investigated for obstructing business operations by fraudulent means. During questioning, the teenager reportedly admitted to acting on impulse, saying he 'posted it without thinking about the consequences' and wanted a reaction from friends. The prank forced the restaurant to close temporarily for disinfection and drew public criticism over hygiene standards at conveyor-belt sushi chains. The case has been cited as part of a broader rise in disruptive behavior at restaurants, labeled by Japanese media as 'sushi terrorism.' Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
South China Morning Post
25-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Japan's ‘sushi terrorism' rolls on with condom prank at Tokyo eatery
A teenager in Japan is facing prosecution over a viral prank involving a condom at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, in what critics are calling the latest case of ' sushi terrorism ' – a term for social media stunts that have alarmed diners and hurt restaurant reputations. The 16-year-old boy, whose name has been withheld because of his age, was referred to prosecutors in Tokyo on Monday over the March incident, which took place at a branch of the Kura Sushi chain. He had been dining with five friends when one of them dropped an unwrapped condom into the slot used to collect empty plates while the boy took photographs. He uploaded an image to social media on the evening of March 28. The post quickly went viral, with online users identifying the restaurant chain and location. The operator of the outlet contacted police and used security video footage to identify the group behind the prank. Kura Sushi's management filed an official complaint of obstruction of business, saying it had to disinfect the entire restaurant and handle a flood of customer complaints and inquiries. This image, showing the unwrapped condom in the slot used to collect empty plates at a sushi restaurant, went viral after being posted to social media on March 28. Photo: X During questioning by police, the boy admitted the act, saying, 'I wanted to post something funny and see how my friends reacted. I did it without thinking about the consequences,' the Yomiuri reported. Media coverage has triggered an outpouring of fury on social media, with a message on the Sponichi Annex news website stating: 'I'm shocked that he cannot tell right from wrong. The reason, I guess, is simple: the people around this boy are at the same level as him, so they do things like this and find it funny.'
