A Japanese tourist in China experienced incredible kindness from locals after a car accident, actions which completely shifted her perception of the host country.
On December 14, a woman known online as @takomanmaru shared her story on social media. Her post went viral, attracting more than 1.9 million views.
A fan of Chinese singer Su Ruiqi, she opened a takoyaki shop in Osaka after discovering her idol’s interest in the Japanese savoury snack.
Takomanmaru recently travelled to Beijing to see Su perform.
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However, while on the way to the airport for her return to Japan, she was involved in a car accident and rushed to hospital.
She reportedly suffered injuries to her spine, nose and teeth, forcing her to cancel her flight.
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In her post, Takomanmaru expressed gratitude for the kindness and promptness of everyone who helped her, from police and airport staff to doctors and translators.