Australian tourist in Japan sparks outrage with shocking actions
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It was a clip that sparked outrage.
An Australian tourist brazenly entered a train carriage in Japan, when it was clearly indicated through a sign—in English—that it was reserved for women…
The 20-year-old tourist in the carriage named Turan William Salis is no stranger to controversy.
He has been slammed for walking around in public without a shirt on, disrespecting the animals at a dog cafe by picking up different dogs multiple times, and now, entering the strict female-only carriages on a Tokyo train.
In the video, Turan is seen standing on the station platform, filming himself.
'You guys, did you know in Japan they have women-only carriages? It is like Saudi Arabia in here,’ he said.
He then enters the carriage and is met with stares from the female passengers.
‘I am the women inspector, checking there are only women on this carriage.’
He then swivels the camera around, as if to show viewers the contents of the train section.
‘Yup… no men, I don’t see a single man inside. Check complete,’ he added, calmly walking out of the carriage.
He then concluded: ‘It really is a women-only carriage as well.’
The clip has since gone viral, racking up over 2.3 million views and attracting thousands of angry comments from people around the world.
In a fiery response, one Japanese man said, ‘Do you know why we have those? That’s because there are so many creepy men in Japan, who try to go behind the women, try to take pictures under their skirts.’
‘There has been a lot of physical harassment as well. It has been a very serious issue. ‘That is why they had to take these measures. But you dare to call it segregation.
'It’s incredibly disrespectful, I can’t believe this kind of behaviour. If you have no intention of respecting [Japan], then leave my country.
'We are not there just so that you can make TikTok and YouTube videos so that you can be famous,’ they said.
Others struck similar lines of condemnation.
'This is such a disgrace,' another commented on the video.
'You ought to be ashamed,' a third penned.
But why does Japan have women-only train carriages in the first place?
The purpose of these carriages is to protect women from sexual harassment and to help them feel safe while taking public transport.
Reports from the Japanese National Police Agency and the Ministry of Justice show that indecent behaviour and groping by males have been a major problem on trains, especially during peak hours.
In the last few decades, reports of 'upskirting' using camera phones on trains have also increased significantly—all of which has further led to the introduction of female-only train carriages.
These carriages first became popular in the early 2000s, with Tokyo offering them on late-night trains on a trial basis. Due to their success, they have since become trusted and safe havens for those travelling around the country.
Turan’s shocking display serves as a reminder to respect local customs when travelling overseas.
What is your take on Turan Salis’ actions? Have you encountered tourists behaving inappropriately before? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
An Australian tourist brazenly entered a train carriage in Japan, when it was clearly indicated through a sign—in English—that it was reserved for women…
He has been slammed for walking around in public without a shirt on, disrespecting the animals at a dog cafe by picking up different dogs multiple times, and now, entering the strict female-only carriages on a Tokyo train.
In the video, Turan is seen standing on the station platform, filming himself.
'You guys, did you know in Japan they have women-only carriages? It is like Saudi Arabia in here,’ he said.
He then enters the carriage and is met with stares from the female passengers.
‘I am the women inspector, checking there are only women on this carriage.’
He then swivels the camera around, as if to show viewers the contents of the train section.
‘Yup… no men, I don’t see a single man inside. Check complete,’ he added, calmly walking out of the carriage.
He then concluded: ‘It really is a women-only carriage as well.’
Turan Salis’ actions in Japan have angered locals and fellow tourists. Credit: TikTok
The clip has since gone viral, racking up over 2.3 million views and attracting thousands of angry comments from people around the world.
In a fiery response, one Japanese man said, ‘Do you know why we have those? That’s because there are so many creepy men in Japan, who try to go behind the women, try to take pictures under their skirts.’
‘There has been a lot of physical harassment as well. It has been a very serious issue. ‘That is why they had to take these measures. But you dare to call it segregation.
'It’s incredibly disrespectful, I can’t believe this kind of behaviour. If you have no intention of respecting [Japan], then leave my country.
'We are not there just so that you can make TikTok and YouTube videos so that you can be famous,’ they said.
Others struck similar lines of condemnation.
'This is such a disgrace,' another commented on the video.
'You ought to be ashamed,' a third penned.
The purpose of these carriages is to protect women from sexual harassment and to help them feel safe while taking public transport.
Reports from the Japanese National Police Agency and the Ministry of Justice show that indecent behaviour and groping by males have been a major problem on trains, especially during peak hours.
Women-only train carriages were created to protect women from indecent behaviours. Credit: Shutterstock
In the last few decades, reports of 'upskirting' using camera phones on trains have also increased significantly—all of which has further led to the introduction of female-only train carriages.
These carriages first became popular in the early 2000s, with Tokyo offering them on late-night trains on a trial basis. Due to their success, they have since become trusted and safe havens for those travelling around the country.
Turan’s shocking display serves as a reminder to respect local customs when travelling overseas.
What is your take on Turan Salis’ actions? Have you encountered tourists behaving inappropriately before? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
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