The Chinese Embassy in Japan issued urgent safety guidance this weekend following a spike in violent incidents targeting travelers. With reports of unprovoked assaults in Fukuoka, Shizuoka, and Aichi prefectures – plus a December 31 vehicle-ramming attack in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward that hospitalized two Chinese nationals – officials are urging extreme caution.
🚨 ‘Avoid non-essential travel,’ the notice stresses, while advising those already in Japan to monitor local news and avoid crowded areas. The embassy specifically highlighted the Shinjuku incident, where a driver plowed into pedestrians near Shin-Okubo Station – a neighborhood popular with international visitors.
How to Stay Protected
For Chinese residents and travelers:
Document any discriminatory acts or attacks (photos/videos)
Immediately contact local police + embassy hotlines
Share real-time location with trusted contacts
🗣️ ‘These aren’t isolated cases,’ one student in Osaka told NewspaperAmigo. ‘We’re staying woke – it’s better to be safe than viral.’
