Butsukari otoko

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Butsukari otoko (ぶつかり男, 'Bumping man') is a Japanese term that refers to a person who deliberately collides with passersby in crowded public places, such as train stations. Perpetrators described as butsukari otoko are often men in their forties or older, and it has been reported that while targets may include men, smaller women are more frequently targeted. In May 2018, a video of a butsukari otoko at Shinjuku Station was disseminated on Twitter, YouTube, etc. In the wake of this, similar victim reports occurred. JR East, in response, labelled such attacks as disruptive behaviour and increased monitoring by security guards and station staff. The motives of individuals described as butsukari otoko have been speculated to include venting frustrations arising from stressful social lives, and some perpetrators have intentionally collided with women in an attempt to touch their breasts.

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