A Japanese influencer who accused Chinese tourists of “stealing electricity” by using public charging outlets and told them to “go back to their own country” has sparked a heated online debate.
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On April 25, the influencer, known as Hezuruy, who has almost 415,000 followers online, posted a photo of a Chinese tourist sitting on the ground to use a public outlet to charge a mobile phone.
The influencer is active on social media platforms and is known for building his online presence through confrontational behaviour, often targeting Chinese tourists.
He has even formed a group in Nara on Japan’s Pacific Ocean coast under the pretext of “protecting Nara’s deer,” specifically targeting Chinese tourists, inciting conflicts, and selectively recording videos to portray them negatively.
In the post, he said: “Warning: Stealing electricity is a criminal act. Recently, more Chinese tourists have been removing covers and tape to steal electricity.
“Some people steal electricity from multipurpose toilets, and they do not come out for long periods of time, causing trouble for parents with children.”