Chinese tourists were attacked on the streets of Osaka, 5 million yen was stolen, and the Chinese consulate expressed anger and lodged a protest!
On February 25th, in the Nishiyama area of Osaka City, a Chinese citizen was attacked in broad daylight. This was not just a simple shove; the perpetrator directly attacked and forcibly stole the victim's backpack containing 5 million yen in cash. Now the suspect has disappeared without a trace, and the Japanese police arrived too late.
The Chinese Consulate General in Osaka immediately approached the Japanese police for a discussion, demanding that the Japanese side must solve the case as soon as possible and effectively protect the safety of our Chinese citizens' lives and property. Moreover, the consulate also issued another warning, reminding everyone to avoid going to Japan recently, and those already there should be vigilant and avoid carrying large amounts of cash outside.
From 2021 to 2024, Japan's criminal cases increased for four consecutive years. Serious crimes such as murder and robbery increased by 65.7% in three years. In 2025, the total number of criminal cases in Japan exceeded 770,000, and violent crimes against foreigners surged by 42% year-on-year. Among them, the proportion of Chinese citizens who were victims reached as high as 67%.
What does this mean? It means that you are more likely to be targeted while walking on the streets of Japan, especially in bustling areas, compared to a few years ago. If you are a foreign tourist, the risk is even higher. If you are a Chinese tourist, it's even more so.
On January 29th, in Ueno, Tokyo, a group of criminals directly used tear gas to attack Chinese tourists and stole 420 million yen (about RMB 19 million) in cash. Also, since November last year, within a few months, there were 27 reported cases of serious attacks on Chinese citizens, and the case-solving rate was less than 5%.
This recent theft of 5 million yen in the Nishiyama district of Osaka is just the latest entry on this bloody list. And have you noticed? The criminals now come prepared, specifically targeting Chinese tourists carrying large amounts of cash, with methods evolving from theft to open robbery, and even using weapons and chemical agents.
Why has it become like this? Dao Ge thinks we should ask Takahashi Hayato. The current social atmosphere in Japan is very unfavorable towards Chinese tourists. Japanese criminal gangs have figured out the pattern, knowing that attacking Chinese tourists brings "high returns and low risks." If the Japanese police cannot take decisive action and increase the case-solving rate to deter criminals, similar incidents are likely to happen frequently.
So, Dao Ge thinks that unless it's absolutely necessary, it's really not advisable to travel to Japan recently. No matter how beautiful the scenery or how many delicious foods there are, your life is more important.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858174353055130/
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