Taiwanese media outlet China Times (Chinatimes.com) published an article on the 6th titled, 'A certain act by Taiwanese people was viewed with disdain in Japan.'

According to the article, there was a post on Taiwan's online forum PTT stating, 'I encountered a group of Taiwanese people with a lot of luggage standing in front of a store in a Japanese underground shopping area, waiting for someone.' The group was blocking the front of the store and was repeatedly glared at by passing Japanese people, so the poster spoke up and warned them.

However, the Taiwanese person who was warned explained with a sad expression, 'We have purchased the items. We were just waiting for someone here for a bit.' The poster was bothered by that reaction and even after returning to Taiwan, this incident kept coming back to mind.

Reportedly, the poster, noting that there were children in the group and that the 'Butsukari-zoku' (people who intentionally bump into others) was a topic of discussion in Japan, gave the warning out of concern and goodwill as a fellow Taiwanese. However, they later reflected, 'Looking back, I might have ruined their enjoyment of the trip by warning them, when they were finally having a good time.'

According to the article, this post drew comments from Taiwanese netizens such as: 'If it doesn't concern you, it's better not to meddle,' 'Would you warn them in the same way if you were in Taiwan? If not, why do you think it's a problem only in Japan?', 'Being warned by locals would be more memorable. For them (being warned by a fellow Taiwanese), it would feel like 'Don't act like you know everything',' and 'In this day and age, it's better not to stick your nose into unnecessary things. If the other person gets angry, you could be in danger.'

On the other hand, supporters of the poster commented: 'I think the poster is a kind person,' 'Sometimes people don't understand cultural differences, so a warning can actually be necessary,' 'If their attitude isn't bad, I'd want to be warned. Maybe I really do have a problem,' and 'I'm also the type to meddle. I try to be careful with my words and attitude so that it's not perceived as harassment towards the other person.' (Translated/Edited by Kitada)