New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- An Indian tourist has alleged that he faced racist behaviour and harassment at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture. The incident, which he shared in a now-viral Instagram video titled, "Japan police saved Indian tourist from racism and harassment," reportedly unfolded after he asked a staff member to heat his food.

The traveller, identified as Anant, said the incident took place on his final day in Shizuoka.

According to Anant, he asked a Nepali employee at the store to reheat his meal, and the staff member agreed. However, before the food could be heated, the store manager allegedly intervened and began behaving aggressively.

Explaining the incident in the caption of his video, Anant wrote:...