Ikechan, a Japanese YouTuber, found herself in hot water after a social media post regarding her flight to India, where she referred to the aircraft as ‘full of Indians.’ This comment provoked a significant backlash, leading many to accuse her of racism and disrespect towards Indian culture.

Japanese YouTuber Ikechan stirred a row after posting a comment on X about her flight to India. In a caption accompanying her post, she wrote: “Taking the notoriously bad Air India for my first-ever trip to India!! The plane is packed with Indians…”The remark drew backlash from social media users, with one writing, “Air India is packed with Indians never expected this level of racism from a Japanese,” while others accused her of trying to defame India. Following the criticism, Ikechan muted comments on the post which has gone viral with 9 million interactions.

Ikechan is a popular content creator from Akita Prefecture, Japan, known for travel, food, and lifestyle videos. She launched her YouTube channel in 2019 and has since built a following of around 780,000 subscribers and more than 180 million views. Her videos often feature solo adventures, daily life content, and explorations of local cultures and cuisines. She has also appeared in gravure modelling and released photo books.

The controversy comes after her recent vlog documenting her first visit to India. In the video, she shared her experiences on the flight with Air India, noting the number of Indian passengers on board. The vlog is part of her broader travel content, which covers destinations around the world and focuses on local food, culture, and lifestyle experiences. She also talked about women safety in India. Online reactions to Ikechan’s post have been largely critical. Comments included: