Apology that became a “work of art”: the volleyball player who became famous for his extremely sincere apologies

Japanese volleyball player Yuji Nishida has caused a lot of discussion on social media for his sincere apology to the referee at the All-Star game in Kobe. He mishandled the ball during a halftime break, hitting the female referee. After the incident, Nishida slid across the floor, bowed deeply, and apologized several times. In Japan, the more you bow your head when apologizing to someone, the more respect you show. Nishida’s gesture is considered rare and touching.