"Unbelievably filthy"... Shock as guest room turns into a "dump" after Chinese tourists stay

[The Financial News] Photos showing a guest room left in a disastrous state by Chinese tourists at a Japanese guesthouse have sparked controversy online.
A man identified only as A, who works at a guesthouse in Sapporo, Hokkaido, posted photos on social media on the 23rd, writing, "The room that two young Chinese women stayed in turned into a dump."
A said, "The room was unbelievably filthy," adding, "I can't understand how they managed to stay in a room in that condition." He expressed his shock at the scene.
The room shown in the photos he shared was in complete disarray, with belongings and trash left everywhere. Used towels and tissues were strewn across the bathroom floor, and another room was found littered with instant noodle cups and all kinds of garbage.
In line with its rules, the guesthouse asked the Chinese guests to pay an additional cleaning fee, but they refused, leading to a brief argument, according to the post.
The photos A uploaded online drew huge attention, racking up more than 10 million views. After the Chinese guests and the guesthouse reached an agreement, A's post was deleted.
Some commenters argued that the incident attracted even more attention because of the ongoing China–Japan diplomatic conflict. Since November last year, when Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi made remarks on Japan's intervention in a Taiwan contingency, China and Japan have shown a frosty attitude toward each other.
Japanese netizens reacted negatively, saying, "It's far too dirty. They don't even observe basic etiquette as tourists," and, "This is why I don't want Chinese tourists coming to Japan during Chinese New Year."
Chinese netizens also criticized the behavior, commenting, "This is neither the first nor the last time Chinese people have done this overseas. It's a national disgrace," and, "They have damaged China's reputation."
moon@fnnews.com Moon Young-jin Reporter