Three arrested in Japan for 'sushi terrorism' pranks


The video, taken in Gifu city, quickly went viral on platforms including Twitter, sparking a wave of copycat incidents. - SCREENGRAB FROM JUPIPPIPPI/TWITTER

TOKYO (AFP): Three people have been arrested in Japan over unhygienic pranks at a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant after footage of their antics -- dubbed "sushi terrorism" -- sparked outrage online.

Police accused the young trio of seeking to obstruct business at major restaurant chain Kura Sushi, which was bombarded with customer complaints after the video went viral.

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