Groping Epidemic On Tokyo Trains Has Us Watching Our Butt
On the whole, Japan is a dream for travelers; it's full of polite people who go out of their way to help tourists. But that can all come to an abrupt stop when you get on a train in Tokyo (or, to be fair, probably any big city). That's when the gropers appear, and we don't mean the fish.
Authorities are warning travelers—especially females—to watch out for subway passengers who feel the need to grope them. They say they're particularly concerned at the moment because many of the recently-nabbed gropers say they have been inspired by websites on groping. One recent offender said in his defense: "He had viewed a website that detailed how and when to grope people and wanted to confirm if the hints worked..." And he'd even traveled 60 miles out of his way to ride a train line the website listed as being "easy" for groping.
While getting groped by a random Japanese guy might be a minor annoyance for some, for others it could psychologically destroy their vacation. We recommend trying to stand near women or against the door, and if you're female and traveling alone during peak periods, try to find the women-only cars that some of the train lines have.
Related Stories:
· Travelers Warned Of Tokyo Train Gropers [Courier-Mail]
· Korean Subway Groper Eradication Starts Now [Jaunted]
· Japan Travel Guide [Jaunted]
[Photo: Jimmy Lin]
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