Anti-foreigner fake news: Lessons from Japan's 1923 disaster | NHK WORLD

World October 14, 2026 12:04 PM

Anti-foreigner fake news: Lessons from Japan's 1923 disaster

Disinformation targeting foreign residents is rising during disasters. Experts see parallels with the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. In its aftermath, false rumors claiming that resident Koreans were attacking quickly spread. Vigilantes responded by killing many.

Anti-foreigner fake news: Lessons from Japan's 1923 disaster | NHK WORLD

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