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Tokyo Weekender
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Ukrainian Model Claims She Found a Man Hiding Under Her Bed in Tokyo Hotel
A Ukrainian model based in Thailand recently claimed that she saw a pair of eyes staring at her from under her bed in a hotel she was staying at in Tokyo. Posting a video on Instagram , Natalisi Taksisi said she returned to the room after a day of sightseeing and noticed a 'weird smell.' Initially, she thought it was her hair or the bedsheets. However, she then realized it was coming from below. Leaning down, she saw a man looking up. at her. According to Taksisi, he climbed out and stared at her for three seconds. She screamed, and he followed suit before escaping. List of Contents: No Cameras in the Hotel Natalisi Taksisi Refunded, But Compensation Request Rejected Related Posts No Cameras in the Hotel The model was staying at APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower. She felt safe there because APA is a well-known hotel chain and both the floor and room can only be accessed with a key card. Taksisi said she asked staff how it happened yet wasn't given an answer. It was her second night in the room. On her Instagram page, Taksisi posted footage of the police in her room. She was informed that the building didn't have cameras, so the man was unlikely to be caught. A USB cable and power bank were found under her bed. Fearing for her safety, the traveler moved to another hotel. Natalisi Taksisi Refunded, But Compensation Request Rejected She reached out to the booking company, Agoda, and was allegedly offered $178 in coupons. Unsatisfied, she contacted the hotel directly and was eventually refunded the $600 (around ¥80,000) she paid for three nights. Her request for $1,600 (about ¥230,000) in compensation, though, was rejected. Thousands of people commented on Taksisi's video on Instagram and TikTok, with some questioning whether she was telling the truth. She responded with a message on Thursday, stating that she didn't share her story for fame, but because it happened. 'I love Japan,' she added. 'This story is not against the country. But I will always stand by the truth — even when it hurts. To those who support me: thank you. To those who don't believe me: I understand. I only ask you to imagine how it felt to be in my place.' Related Posts Japan's Anti-Stalking Act Under the Microscope Following Murder in Fukuoka Shinjuku Murder Raises More Questions About Japan's Anti-Stalking Law Nursery Schoolteachers Arrested After Repeated Abuse Claims
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Woman travelling in Japan was shocked to find THIS under her hotel room bed
There are certain instances in life that leave you shocked to your core. These events are so unusual and unexpected that they have the capability to keep you up at night and make getting out of home a task to accomplish. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Natalisi Taksisi , a model who was travelling in Japan, faced a feeling similar to this when she checked under her bed to find something that left her stunned and shaken. Travelling to Japan is a dream for many travellers. The country's stunning landscape and magnetic culture lure many to visit and Taksisi explained in her viral TikTok video that she had picked Japan as she had thought that it was a "very safe country." The shocking incident In her video that has gained over 4.4 million views, Taksisi shared that she discovered a man hiding under her hotel room bed. "I found a strange man under my bed" she said in the clip. The model from Thailand shared that she was residing at the APA Hotel & Resort in Tokyo which initially seemed like an ideal accommodation. 'The place looked legit, and I had a key card which gave me access to the hotel and my room. The first day, everything was fine" she explained. However, on day two when the content creator returned to her room to rest "after a day of sightseeing" the haunting incident took place. 'I came back around 7:30 p.m., unlocked my room like usual, took off my clothes, and lay down on the bed,' said Taksisi. She began to notice a "weird smell". 'At first I thought it was coming from my hair or the bed sheets, but then I realized it was coming from under the bed,' she added. When the model looked down the bed, she "saw a pair of eyes" staring back at her. 'I saw a man under my bed, and I started to scream and jumped to my feet,' said the startled traveller. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'The man climbed out from under the bed and stared at me for three seconds.' "Those seconds felt like my life was over," said Taksisi. Next, the intruder "screamed" and ran out of her room. Taksisi yelled for the hotel staff who called the police. Authorities discovered a power bank and a USB cable beneath the bed, reported Jam Press, but the hotel staff had no idea as to how the intruder got in. 'I kept asking the hotel, 'How did it happen?' and they didn't have any answer for me,' she shared. "I couldn't sleep..." The police were unable to identify the squatter due to a lack of CCTV cameras inside the hotel building. Additionally, when the influencer asked the hotel to refund her $600 dollars they did not offer her any compensation at the time. When Taksisi contacted Agoda, through which she had booked the hotel, they reportedly offered her a mere $178 in coupons. It was when she reached out to the hotel again that they agreed to refund her the full amount. Shaken by the incident, Taksisi booked another hotel the same night. She added how the rest of the trip seemed like a "nightmare" where 'I couldn't sleep, and I was constantly on edge, checking every corner of my room.' Taksisi hoped to alert fellow travellers to the potential dangers that one can experience even in well-paid and safe spaces. When travelling to any place one needs to be very aware of their surroundings. It was only because she acted on the weird smell that Taksisi was able to find out about the strange and dangerous situation in her hotel bedroom.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Woman smelt 'weird smell' in hotel room and found man hiding under bed
A woman got a whiff of a "weird smell" in her hotel room and when she looked under her bed, she found the stuff of nightmares. Taking to TikTok on April 25, Natalisi Taksisi told how she had been travelling solo and booked into a supposedly-secure hotel that "looked legit" and required a key card to access her floor, as well as her room. Returning to her room after a day exploring, she settled down to relax then smelled something 'weird' in the room. "I came back around 7.30 p.m, unlocked my room like usual, took off my clothes, and lay down on the bed," she said. "And then I noticed a weird smell. At first I thought it was coming from my hair or the bed sheets, but then I realised it was coming from under the bed." Deciding to investigate, she crouched down to look under the bed - where she was met with a horrifying 'pair of eyes' staring back at her. She continued: "I saw a man under my bed, and I started to scream and jumped to my feet. The man climbed out from under the bed and stared at me for three seconds. "Those seconds felt like my life was over," she continued. Takasisi said the man then screamed before leaving the room. After screaming for help, the influencer reported the incident to hotel staff who in turn called the police. "They found a power bank and a USB cable under the bed," the influencer said. "I kept asking the hotel, 'How did it happen?' and they didn't have any answer for me." Footage appeared to show Taksisi speaking to police in the room. Speaking in a viral clip that has since been viewed more than 5.2 million times, the Ukrainian influencer said the incident happened in the APA Hotel and Resort in the Ryogoku Eki Tower in Tokyo, Japan. The clip then cut to a response the hotel sent her following the reported incident. The message, reportedly sent to Taksisi, real name Natalia Khomenko, said: "I would like to sincerely apologise for the inconvenience cause to our guests regarding the incident that occurred last night. "As a hotel, we believe that it is unacceptable that such an incident occurred in a hotel that should provide safety. The police's opinion is that the situation is the same as last night, and that since there is no video recording of the entry and exit, it is difficult to identify the culprit, so the case cannot be made into a crime and the investigation is difficult to continue." Taksisi said she felt uneasy following her "nightmare" trip and added: "I couldn't sleep, and I was constantly on edge, checking every corner of my room." The influencer said she contacted the hotel again for compensation and was offered $1,600 in damages. She added: "Now, I'm left wondering how someone could get into my room, how someone knew that I was alone in my room. And how can the hotel not take responsibility for such a severe breach of safety?"
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Hans India
Woman's Dream Trip to Japan Turns Into a Nightmare After Finding Man Hiding Under Hotel Bed
Solo travel offers women the freedom to explore the world, but it also comes with unique challenges, as safety concerns can sometimes turn a dream trip into a nightmare. In a chilling incident that has gone viral, Natalisi Taksisi, a solo traveller from Thailand, faced an unimaginable situation during her stay at a hotel in Japan. What was supposed to be an exciting solo adventure quickly turned terrifying when she discovered a man hiding under her hotel bed. In a video shared by Taksisi on social media, she explains that after a day of sightseeing, she returned to her hotel room and noticed an odd smell coming from beneath the bed. Her curiosity quickly turned to horror when she looked under the bed and saw two eyes staring back at her. Shocked and panicked, Taksisi immediately alerted the hotel staff, who contacted the police. However, the situation was made even more unsettling by the fact that the hotel's CCTV cameras were reportedly non-functional at the time of the incident. The authorities later discovered a power bank and a USB cable left behind in the room. Despite the traumatic experience, Taksisi claims the hotel refused to issue her a full refund, even after she sought compensation for the emotional distress. She was forced to check into a different hotel that night, but by the next day, she had yet to receive a copy of her police report. Sharing her experience on Instagram, Taksisi wrote, 'I found a man under my bed in a hotel room in Japan. This was supposed to be a safe solo trip. What happened changed everything.' She also mentioned spending $510 on the APA Hotel for the stay. The video quickly went viral, garnering nearly two million views. Social media users expressed shock and outrage over the incident. One user commented, 'This hotel has to be banned on every booking platform.' Another said, 'Sorry this happened to you, but APA Hotel is not a safe choice for women traveling alone.' The story sparked further conversation about the importance of safe accommodations for solo travellers, with many expressing sympathy and support for Taksisi. One viewer wrote, 'This is so traumatising even for the audience just hearing the story. I hope you're better now, and thank you for sharing your experience to raise awareness.'
NDTV
28-04-2025
- NDTV
Thailand Woman Claims She Found A Man Hiding Under Her Hotel Bed In Japan: "Saw 2 Eyes Staring..."
Natalisi Taksisi, a solo traveller from Thailand, had a terrifying experience in Japan when she discovered a man hiding under her hotel bed. In a viral video, Ms Taksisi shared that she had chosen Japan for its perceived safety, but her dream trip turned into a nightmare. Despite the hotel's key card system, a stranger somehow gained access to her room, leaving her shaken. After the man fled, Ms Taksisi reported the incident to hotel staff, who called the police. However, she faced additional challenges, including non-functional CCTV cameras on the property, the hotel's refusal to provide a full refund despite her traumatic experience and difficulty obtaining a copy of her police report. Authorities did find a power bank and USB cable left behind in the room. Ms Taksisi then checked into another hotel that night but faced ongoing issues with the hotel's response to the incident. "I found a man under my bed in a hotel room in Japan. This was supposed to be a safe solo trip. What happened changed everything. REMARK: I spent 510$ for the APA hotel," the post was captioned on Instagram. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natali (@natalisi_taksisi) The viral video sparked strong reactions from social media users, with many expressing outrage and concern. Some comments included calls to ban the hotel on booking platforms, while others warned other solo female travellers to avoid the hotel chain. One user wrote, "This hotel has to be banned on every booking platform." Another commented, "The fact that he had a power bank with him must mean he was well prepared to wait for you to come and fall asleep before doing something! I'm glad you followed your instincts and checked. I'm thankful that you're safe now, and I hope all the best for the justice you deserve." A third said, "I'm not saying that Japan is unsafe, but the Apa hotel is not safe. Japan is a nice country." A fourth added, "You may want to follow up with the Japanese police. If my hunch is correct, the man could be a former guest and potentially police could investigate via prior check in records. Unfortunately Japanese police are generally not proactive and, they will see this as 'nothing happened' so you will have to keep following up before they will action."
