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A young girl is knocked over at Tokyo crossing – what’s behind Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend?
- A video from Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing shows a woman shoving a girl to the ground, prompting renewed debate over the 'bumping' trend.
- Experts say butsukari reflects modern stress and shifting gender politics in Japan.
- Experts note a combination of stress, job market pressures, and weakened traditional notions of masculinity.
- The incident occurred near Tokyo’s Scramble Crossing, an area popular with tourists and locals alike.
- The mother who filmed the scene said the event was terrifying and highlighted how such incidents happen frequently.
- Tourists were warned by officials after a viral video, reflecting broader concerns about crowds and safety.
- There are no official statistics on how widespread butsukari is in Japan.
- The incident has drawn attention to how social media culture intersects with dangerous behavior in crowded spaces.
- The broader context includes earlier high-profile bumping cases and penalties in Japan.
- Experts say the pattern involves both genders and can occur as people navigate crowded urban spaces.
- The Guardian article notes the trend started to gain public attention in 2018.
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