Police investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama.

In Japan, police investigated a man dressed as Santa for handing out treats, promoting concerns over safety and public vigilance.

So, Christmas in Japan brought out a rogue Santa, right? On December 17, a guy dressed up as Santa was spotted handing out treats outside Yuasa Municipal Elementary School. But hold up; the local police got involved after the board of education got a bit twitchy about this sudden cheer. They found the dude and confirmed he was just spreading goodwill, but still warned folks to stay alert.

This whole incident blew up on social media, with people debating whether it’s cool to hand out candy to kids without a heads-up. You’ve got some saying it’s a dangerous move and others wishing society hadn’t fallen so low that we’re snitching on Santa. In a world where drug gummies are a real concern, it's no surprise folks are on edge. Honestly, if you wanna play Santa, just get permission from the school! Let’s keep it safe out there!

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