Covid 19: Japanese Put A Curse To Stop Toilet Paper Thefts

Rose Advani |Mar 13, 2020

So panic with the Covid-19, many people became toilet thefts from stores. Japanese use this amazing way to stop this! It’s unbelievable!

Before the global spread of the Covid-19, many people are so panic in the preparation to fight against this deadly virus. However, not everyone can store all necessities like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and some processed food.

The Covid-19 in Japan — The Covid-19 spread in Japan giving citizens so panic

Sadly, many people in Japan become thefts and stole the toilet paper from the public restrooms to restore themselves. A store has created an amazing way - Curses to prevent thefts and this method gave a good effect which inspires other stores to follow.

Toilet Paper Thefts — Most of supermarket sold out toilet paper

Mink Itachibe, who works for a convenient store, feels angry when finding out that about 3 to 5 toilet paper rolls were stolen each day. There is an idea coming up his mind, he decides to stick the alert paper on the toilet paper store. In which, he writes the curse for the theft with three eyes and some Kanji characters.

Three eyes mean “are watching” and Kanji implies that’s if someone stole the toilet paper roll, the hungry monster will chase them. He just makes it a joke and not putting much hope to stop the thefts.

Curses to prevent toilet paper thefts — Three eyes mean “are watching”

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Luckily, after sticking this alert paper, there is no theft in his store. Surely, other store owners will adopt this unbelievable way to stop toilet paper thefts.

As always, Japanese are creative in their actions. Watch this interesting video to see how they are dealing with the virus in their own way!