Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Japanese Tourists Mistreated in Varanasi
A video showed Japanese tourists being scolded by local residents in Varanasi for allegedly urinating in the Ganga River and wearing swimwear and Santa caps.
The tourists apologized, and the situation was resolved without physical harm.
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with some criticizing the locals for their behavior and others defending the locals' actions based on religious sensibilities.
The police confirmed no formal complaint was filed and that the matter was resolved peacefully.
Japanese tourists were allegedly mistreated by local residents in Varanasi for bathing in the Ganga River.
The tourists were accused of urinating in the river and wearing inappropriate attire, including swimwear and Santa caps.
A video of the incident went viral, sparking a debate on social media about the treatment of tourists.
The tourists apologized, and the situation was resolved without physical harm, according to the police.
The police confirmed no formal complaint was filed and that the matter was resolved peacefully.
- Who
- Japanese tourists and local residents in Varanasi
- What
- Alleged mistreatment of tourists for bathing in the Ganga River
- When
- December 25, 2025
- Where
- Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Tourists were accused of urinating in the river and wearing inappropriate attire
Critics of Local Residents
Defenders of Local Residents
Behavior Towards Tourists
Critics of Local Residents
Criticized the locals for being rude and disrespectful towards the tourists, suggesting that concerns could have been expressed respectfully.
Defenders of Local Residents
Defended the locals, stating that the tourists' actions offended local religious sensibilities, especially at a sacred site.
- Location
- Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Date
- December 25, 2025
- Incident
- Tourists accused of urinating in the Ganga River and wearing inappropriate attire
- Outcome
- Tourists apologized, no physical assault reported
- Police Involvement
- Police clarified no formal complaint was filed and that the matter was resolved peacefully
Sources
Japanese tourists mistreated at Varanasi ghat, video sparks debate: ‘We can express concern without being rude’
Japanese tourists in swimwear stopped by locals at Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh Ghat, video goes viral
