A viral social media prank targeting Japanese police is sweeping across the country, with children as young as seven being caught in the act. Known as “Shorinji racing”, the trend involves minors shouting “Shorinji-ja” (“We are Shorinji”) at police officers in person or through false emergency…
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November 9, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Japan targets viral ‘Shorinji racing’ social media pranks harassing police
SCMP News
Excerpt from SCMP News.