https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/437743

Sanae Takaichi: "Foreigners assaulted deer in Nara Park." Why did she suddenly claim this? Some say she's jumping on the bandwagon of a rapidly rising political party.

A Nara Prefecture official said, "Violence has not been confirmed on a daily basis."

In recent years, it has not been foreigners who have been convicted of attacking deer.

He also denied the view that violent acts were occurring frequently, saying, "We patrol the park twice a day, but we have not observed any violent acts such as punching or kicking by tourists on a daily basis, and we have not received any reports."

Here's what a local Nara resident says:

I'm a resident of Nara Prefecture and have been visiting Nara Park for over five years. I've never seen anyone harm a deer. It's possible that people spreading rumors are exaggerating random cases to make it seem like this is the norm. It's important to be aware of the discrepancy between reality and rumors, and misinformation.

https://x.com/fare_shika_chan/status/1970149219966374372

There are Japanese and foreign tourists in front of Todaiji Temple, but as far as I can see, not a single one is violent towards the deer. Apart from the social media world, it's a very peaceful time