What is "sushi terrorism", the viral pranks outraging Japan?

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The term might sound like a bit of a joke, but sushi terrorism been no laughing matter for Japanese diners in recent weeks. In a country which is famed for its high standards in cleanliness, a series of viral pranks have been causing disgust and outrage. One of the most viewed sushi terrorism videos has been seen over 100 million times. A Japanese teen licks the top of a bottle of soy sauce and puts it back on the sushi conveyor belt, and then does the same with a glass. To top it all off, he then licks his finger and touches a passing dish. Since early February, the phenomenon of sushi terrorism has been drawing attention, with dozens of similar videos published on Twitter and other social media platforms. Sushi restaurants are pretty iconic in Japanese culture, aren’t they? Is the concept in danger now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug? What are five foods that make us happy? Why does smiling increase life expectancy? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices