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Japan's Shoving Incidents Surge Amid Changing Gender Dynamics

3/12/2026

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A Japanese survey found 14% experienced butsukari (shoving) and 6% witnessed such assaults.
Experts link the trend to changing gender dynamics and stress.
A notable incident occurred on February 25 at Shibuya Crossing, where a young girl was shoved to the ground, sparking online condemnation.
The phenomenon gained attention in 2018 and is not officially tracked, raising public-safety concerns and questions about tourism's impact.

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Story summary

A Japanese survey found 14% experienced butsukari (shoving) and 6% witnessed such assaults.
Experts link the trend to changing gender dynamics and stress.
A notable incident occurred on February 25 at Shibuya Crossing, where a young girl was shoved to the ground, sparking online condemnation.
The phenomenon gained attention in 2018 and is not officially tracked, raising public-safety concerns and questions about tourism's impact.