Italian man arrested for “kissing girl on forehead” on train in Japan

Sometimes you just can’t resist that hottie on the train.

And combine cute girls on public transport in Japan with fiery Italian blood — and you have a recipe for trouble.

On March 4th, Wakayama police arrested an unemployed 40-year-old Italian man for kissing a 21-year-old Japanese girl sitting on a train in the prefecture.

There is no indication that the two knew each other.

The Italian stallion admits the kiss but claims there was no malice. “The kiss was intended as a greeting. I didn’t think it would break Japanese laws,” pleaded the European.

It’s true that in Europe it is common to give a peck on the cheeks in greeting.

But the Italian kissed the forehead of the woman!

We would love to know the context for this. What happened? Did he just suddenly feel the urge to “greet” the lady in question? Did he not say anything first?

That’s what the news reports read like. It said the man — named as Vincenzo DeMaio — was riding the JR Kisei Line when he allegedly approached the seated woman at around 17:50.

Then he planted a kiss on her forehead. He also is alleged to have kissed her hand.

Police were told that “a big foreigner is kissing my hand”. Now that’s something to get the boys in blue rushing to your aid.

Apparently there have been several incidents around Gobo City where a “foreigner” suddenly kissed or touched young women. There was one on March 2nd on the street and then three incidents on March 3rd between JR Gobo Station and another station.

JR were actually keeping an eye for a foreigner and when one was spotted at Gobo Station they called the police, who then got on the same train and followed him.

So if you’re a foreigner and thinking of chasing girls — be warned. The police may be watching you!

Vincenzo DeMaio came to Japan three months ago as a tourist. We suspect his sightseeing in the country may be about to end with a trip to the airport.