He explained that the underlying causes of unrest are an increased wealth deficit between white and black Americans and a higher rate of job loss among the black community due to Covid-19.
However, he did not mention the death of George Floyd or the police brutality in the USA.
Public broadcaster NHK posted the video on Twitter on Sunday, but has since deleted the video after receiving heavy reviews online.
Chargé d’Affaires and the temporary period of the US Embassy in Tokyo, Joseph M. Young, said on Tuesday that the anime was “aggressive and insensitive”.
“Although we understand NHK’s intention to address complex racial issues in the US, it is unfortunate that no more thought and attention has been given to this video,” he said. “Learning about racial justice and equality is a lifelong effort. A great place to start is the” Talk About Race “exhibition at the National Museum of American History and Culture.”
Naomi Osaka, a Japanese professional tennis player, responded to NHK articles with a popular gifted expression of “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey.
Other people on Twitter also responded to NHK’s tweet by saying “shame” and “false information” about unrest.
In the statement, the NHK said the animation was part of a 26-minute program that explained the US protests and addressed Floyd’s death, the Donald Trump administration, and criticism and the deeper. Division in American society.
“We, NHK, apologize for a computer animation clip posted on our Twitter account,” he said. “We apologize to all those who are sorry and uncomfortable for not showing the necessary care to carry the clip.”
On Saturday, street protests against police brutality were held in Tokyo as part of a series of global demonstration waves after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
