Link: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/japan-butsukari-otoko-bumping-man-trend-explained-tokyo-girl-shoved

Viral video of girl being shoved by fellow pedestrian has reignited debate over butsukari – with experts blaming stress and gender dynamics

"stress and gender dynamics" sounds like utter bullshit

Yeah this article is full of shit, because there is no consistent gender pattern. Its just weird antisocial people that want to feel superior or powerful.

While the action was wrong, people shouldn't stand and take pictures in the middle of the busiest crossing in Japan. This crossing alternates between vehicles and pedestrians, each with a specific number of seconds for their turn. Put your camera down. Enjoy the scene while walking across. Move on.

Looks like all we have to do is checks notes fix stress and gender dynamics in Japan