A Twitch streamer apologized after a video showed them crashing a rental car into a group of people during a trip to Japan. The incident quickly went viral online.
On October 5th, Italian streamer Giulia Mazza, known as ‘StudyTme,’ accidentally drove her Toyota MR2 into a group of people and their cars while at a car meet in Japan.
The video quickly spread online, sparking worry about the quality of live streaming in Japan and a growing number of disruptive incidents involving tourists.
After a several-day break from streaming, and with no ban from Twitch to explain it, StudyTme finally spoke up on October 9th. She explained that an incident had occurred, leading to police involvement.
Twitch streamer admits driving without proper license when she crashed
Hey everyone, I wanted to explain what’s been going on, but I couldn’t get to it sooner. I was actually in police custody and didn’t have my phone, so I couldn’t post anything until now.
The streamer explained that even though she has a driver’s license from Italy, she couldn’t legally drive in the country without an international permit. So, her friend was driving the rental car instead.
Streamer StudyTme crashed a Toyota MR2 into pedestrians and other vehicles at a Japanese car meet
— TopMob (@TopMob) October 6, 2025
She explained that she only touched the steering wheel while in a parking lot. She was already in the driver’s seat and simply wanted to move the car forward a short distance to allow other vehicles room to maneuver. She admitted it was a well-intentioned but ultimately incorrect decision.
I recently found out that in Japan, even just *touching* a car to move it—even if you don’t have a license—counts as driving without one, and that’s actually a crime there. Right after it happened, I immediately apologized to everyone whose cars were affected and made sure nobody was hurt. Thankfully, everyone was okay.
Italian streamer says Japanese police released her “without penalty” after crashing car
She said the police arrived and arrested her. She was held for 35 hours before being let go.
According to Mazza, the prosecutor agreed she hadn’t meant to do anything illegal and believed she was allowed to move the car within the parking lot.
She explained that she wasn’t fined or punished in any way, and officials acknowledged she had acted honestly and with good intentions.
Even after the video went viral, the Twitch streamer expressed gratitude for the support she received from the Japanese community, noting they responded with kindness rather than negativity. She also offered apologies to officials, the people of Japan, and her friends who were concerned.
I’m deeply upset by what happened, as it doesn’t align with my values. I’m taking time to understand what went wrong so I can prevent similar errors in the future. I’ve already reached out to the vehicle owners to address the issue and will continue to work with them completely. I’m staying in Japan until everything is resolved.
This event follows growing frustration among some Japanese people with the behavior of online streamers in Japan.
Earlier this year, while in Japan, Kick streamer Ice Poseidon was included on a list of broadcasters targeted by some Japanese citizens, alongside figures like Johnny Somali.
Last September, a streamer faced criticism when a video showed him pushing an older man on a Tokyo subway during an argument. The video quickly spread online.
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2025-10-09 18:20