A post on China's SNS, Xiaohongshu (RED), stating "I want to travel to Japan, but my family won't agree," has drawn a strong response.

The male poster wrote, "I want to go to Japan, but my family won't agree. What should I do? If it's within 3 years after graduating from university, it's easier to get a visa, and I really want to go, so I'm planning a trip to Japan next January. But my family is strongly against it, saying, 'The current international situation is bad, and there are concerns about safety.' Also, they tell me they want me to get a stable job and get married (soon). However, I feel that if I just get a job and start working like this, my life will just end up that way. That's why I really want to go abroad while I'm young."

In response to this post, Chinese netizens commented: "My mother also stopped me from going to Japan, but I have my own feet and my own money. I'll go wherever I want." "I also fought with my family (over going to Japan). But there's nothing they can do. I'm going with my own earned money." "If you have money and are an adult, you should go on your own judgment. There's nothing to be afraid of." "If you have money and don't need to rely on your parents, just go quietly."

On the other hand, comments such as, "If you're thinking of having your parents pay for your travel expenses, you probably won't be able to go (to Japan)" and "If you're not financially independent, you don't have a say" were seen. Also, opinions such as, "Either ignore them and go, or quietly don't go. It's better not to try to persuade them to change their minds," were seen. In addition, comments such as, "My mother initially said, 'Are you crazy?' (when she heard I was going to Japan). The second time, I went without consulting her, and she seemed happy when I brought back a bag as a souvenir," were also seen.

Furthermore, comments such as, "I don't really understand where the safety concerns are," "Japan is safer than any place in Shandong Province," "There's nothing to worry about in terms of safety. Everywhere is full of foreigners and people. I go every year, but this time I took my parents and children. My family said similar things before we went, but after actually going, they seemed to realize the importance of seeing the world with their own eyes, not just hearing about it. Even if you go (to Japan), it doesn't mean you don't love your country," "Actually, it's not a big deal. Abandon prejudice and see with your own eyes. There are people who discriminate against foreigners even in Beijing," and "The biggest obstacle is not the international situation, but the public opinion around you," were received.

In addition, comments such as, "I don't want to go to Hong Kong anymore, but I want to go to Japan again," "I want to go to Japan many times, and I'm planning my third trip in July. The experience in Japan is wonderful," "You absolutely shouldn't go to Japan. If you go, you'll want to go a second time, a third time, endlessly," and "What I regret is not doing what I wanted to do when I was young. I don't regret anything I've done," were also posted.