The creator, who goes by @sandyinjapann on TikTok, routinely uses her social media platform to raise awareness about 'butsukari otoko' that literally translates to 'bumping man'.
The article discusses a concerning trend in Japan known as "butsukari otoko," where men intentionally bump into women in crowded train stations, often driven by misogynistic motives. This trend, linked to incels, involves men seeking a sense of superiority or stress relief. Influencer @sandyinjapann has highlighted the issue on TikTok, categorizing the men into four types: perverts, those asserting dominance, those with a warped sense of justice, and gropers. The trend gained notoriety in 2018 after a viral video showed a man bumping into women at Shinjuku Station, and more incidents have been reported since, including an arrest in 2020. This phenomenon underscores ongoing safety concerns for women in public spaces and reflects broader societal issues in Japan.
