In Japan, an unexpected privacy concern is taking shape around the popular trend of posting photos of tapioca drinks on social media. Some users unknowingly capture reflections of their surrounding environment in the shiny bubbles of their tapioca drinks, potentially revealing private information or locations. This could lead to unintended breaches of privacy, and authorities are advising caution.

In Japan, tapioca drinks have surged in popular culture, with many people, particularly the youth, frequently sharing photos of these drinks on social platforms like Instagram. Since privacy is a valued aspect of Japanese society, the inadvertent exposures present a serious concern, intensifying the ongoing discussion about online safety and privacy in the country.

In the US and EU, issues of privacy and safety related to social media use are similarly prominent. This involves unintended location disclosure through geotagging or identifiable landmarks in the background of photos. These concerns have sparked various public information campaigns about the safe use of social media.