The video of the Chilean gymnast doing pull-ups on a torii gate in Japan has sparked controversy, with netizens angrily criticizing her for disrespecting the culture, leading Perez to close her Instagram account.

In Japan, torii gates are regarded as sacred symbols, representing the boundary between the divine and the human world. However, a 15-second video of Chilean gymnast Marimar Perez doing pull-ups on a torii gate recently went viral online, attracting a deluge of negative comments, which ultimately led her to close her Instagram account.

この罰当たりが！😡

こんな愚かな馬鹿💩白人女は二度と日本に入国させてはいけない。常識で考えて不敬極まりないだろ😡😡😡😡😡 pic.twitter.com/6QaAJXgXjL

— 🇯🇵Quest (@JP_Quest) October 14, 2024

Besides being a gymnast, Perez is also a somewhat well-known influencer, often sharing her travel videos on Instagram and YouTube. Recently, she uploaded a video titled “Challenge,” showcasing her gymnastics skills, doing pull-ups on a torii’s crossbar, synchronized with the music, and finally flashing a sweet smile upon completing the move.

However, this behavior has sparked strong dissatisfaction among Japanese netizens. Some users plainly called her an idiot, believing she should no longer step foot in Japan, while others questioned the extreme disrespect of her actions, even comparing it to using a church’s cross. Perez has since set her Instagram to private, making it impossible to view the video directly.