“Annoying dance videos” shot by foreigners in Japan are attracting attention

TOKYO (TR) – A man who appears to be a foreigner suddenly collapses to the ground on a train traveling through Yamanashi Prefecture. A student who helps him get up appears confused. Then the man stands up alone and starts dancing to show the other passengers nearby what he wants.

A second male dancer also hits the floor of the carriage with some movements. He also grabs the metal bars near the ceiling to suspend his body in front of the others on the train.

The scene described above is featured in a video by American TikTok star Shafar Delgado, who has 7 million followers. It was filmed on a Fujikyu Railway train and posted on social media earlier this month.

Fuji News Network (Oct. 24) refers to such content as “annoying dance videos.” Delgado posted several such clips during his trip to Japan, raising some eyebrows.

As the above-mentioned clip continues, children who appear to be on their way to school look on in shock at what is happening in the car. As the dance continues, some passengers are seen exiting.

In other videos, similar performances take place in Shibuya and Asakusa, Tokyo, both of which are often clogged with the comings and goings of hundreds of pedestrians.

At Scramble Crossing in Shibuya, an artist breakdances on the street while pedestrians walk by on both sides. A similar scene takes place at the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa.

The broadcaster points out that even foreign tourists appeared to be put off by the performance as they were seen running away.

Meanwhile, voices in the Japanese media say the situation is a question of cultural differences. “I understand there are many different cultures, but I think there are people on the train who just want to sit still, so this is a nuisance,” one person said.

The network requested an interview with Delgado but received no response.

The Fuji Sanroku Electric Railway commented: “We absolutely do not tolerate this. We are considering taking legal action.”