When I went to Kyoto, me and my friend went to a restaurant where we watched a meiko performance and got to take photos. There are ways to see Geiko and maiko without bothering them in the street.

@onlyinjapanGO

3 ай бұрын

Exactly! That’s the way to do it and support their skills and talents!

@hiramhackenbacker9096

2 ай бұрын

We did the same and would thoroughly recommend it. After we saw a geisha going to a taxi get mobbed by middle aged Italian women taking photos from point blank range. It was distressing.

it baffles me why tourists are rude. It's like visiting someone else's home and you make a mess.

@lauraborabee903

3 ай бұрын

Those people would actually go into your home and make a mess. I don’t understand some people…

@MeesNukk

2 ай бұрын

Does it baffle you when locals are rude and racist towards people who have done nothing to them?

@roseofsharon7551

2 ай бұрын

@@MeesNukkwhaaat are you talking about?!

@MeesNukk

2 ай бұрын

@@roseofsharon7551 you have problems reading? Or are pretending that racism and xenophobia are justified?

@roseofsharon7551

2 ай бұрын

@@MeesNukk good grief….if you go on attack mode like this then maybe be weren’t so innocent.

Geisha are not celebrities worth stalking and collapsing over when you see them. They are women doing a job. It’s very uniquely Japan, but like everyone else, they deserve some respect and personal space. Not seeing geisha doesn’t mean your Japan trip means nothing. If you want to see Geisha, go for a geisha experience.

@kyotoben610

3 ай бұрын

Young geishas (experts in traditional Japanese songs, instruments and dance) in training, usually 15 to 16 years old when they start.

@gumballdarwin2330

3 ай бұрын

Should respect their privacy also and their hard working.

@cupidok2768

3 ай бұрын

wowo the tour went thru. that's the tour guide's fault

@Kaiesis

3 ай бұрын

If only...

@user-vm3hr5ol6q

3 ай бұрын

When you are out aroun

Private is private. It would be like going down someone's driveway in the states and looking in a private homes window. I don't blame them.

@galespressos

3 ай бұрын

The roads became pseudo public as people use them to walk from one road to another, almost similar to the right of way use in some other countries. The people walk down the road all the time which seems all right but the way they are taking photos is like paparazzi.

If you want to see the maiko, book their experience. Don't harass them in the street.

@rain1676

3 ай бұрын

Amen

@nancywibowo8632

3 ай бұрын

What its means ? We can photo with geisha if we pay the "experience" at certain place ???

@chanchan024

3 ай бұрын

@@nancywibowo8632just by reading your comment i sense you’re one of the “bad tourists” john is referring.

@cobrabeebop

3 ай бұрын

@@nancywibowo8632 If you go to tripadvisor and search for "kyoto maiko" you can find some businesses that arrange for you to meet a maiko and take pictures with them.

@12345jackjack

3 ай бұрын

@@chanchan024 exactly!

Thank you for your wonderful videos. I've been following your program for the past 6 years and will be visiting Japan in 5 days. Keep up the great work.

Hey John I just got back from a 3 week trip in Japan heavily inspired by your videos. It was a trip of a lifetime!!! Thanks so much for all you do and keep it up!!

I agree, but a fair compromise should be to monetize the alleyway, since it’s private set a time for tourists visits And charge a fee to take pictures and charge extra if you want to take a picture with a maiko. That way everyone wins. An extra source of revenue for locals and pictures tourists want. Like a restaurant reservation.

What has to be done, has to be done. Geishas are not Disneyland characters. They are Japanese culture.

You are awesome. i have been teaching Japanese in an English speaking country for the last over 20 years and I showed your video to my students sooo many times as you video shows the nice things of my country. keep it up your great work!!

Hey there john! Missed your live streams! Thank you for continuing to upload much more even if i can not see them live.

During 2017 & 2018 trip, I have seen "chinese" tourist shaking sakura trees at Ueno park, climbing onto the branches !! WTF man, I was darn disgusted by their actions. Please kindly discipline yourself and do respect all countries landmarks / nature / cultures.

It is about time. Over due. It is a matter of privacy, respect, and decorum. I applaud the local government's decision.

@johnl2613

3 ай бұрын

When I visited Tokyo back in 2008 it was a lovely place and I enjoyed it so much. Fast forward to 2018, way overcrowded.

We were in Kyoto in 2018 and we told people to stop taking photo’s of them back then.

@obryn

3 ай бұрын

Why would you do that Karen? You arent the authorities. And taking photos of them aren't the problem. It's getting in their way. You do know public photography is legal right? So what authority do you have to tell someone to stop? lol Maybe if you asked them to be less intrusive IF they were being intrusive or not to get in the way but to straight up order someone to stop taking photos is wild. 🤣

@gleniceomeara4769

3 ай бұрын

Hi Robyn I did this as there were signs asking not to take photo’s of them. Would you like someone following you and taking photo’s all the time. I take it you have not been to Japan and seen what tourist do.

@obryn

3 ай бұрын

​@@gleniceomeara4769 I used to live in Japan for 4 years and I've been to Gion multiple times and seen the signs. It only applies in Gion, not all of Kyoto. Some of those "Geisha/Maiko" aren't really the real deal, specially if they're outside of Gion, they're most likely tourists wearing the dress. Public Photography isn't illegal but taking photos on private property is which is why they have those signs specifically in that district so if you're going around the all of Kyoto telling people NOT to take photography, you are absolutely being a Karen. If someone took photos of me in public i wouldnt care but if they're blocking my path then that might constitute as harassment but the simple act of taking photo in public is not a crime.

I love your videos fantastic photography and information especially about informing other tourists to remind them of their actions while visiting another country.

I think the episode about Japan opening was extremely well done.

As a long-term foreign resident "out in the sticks" of Hokuriku, many of your comments and comments by other viewers resonate. Some of the most obvious violators of Japanese common sense rules of etiquette tend to be Japanese. That said, foreign visitors who are not sensitive to rules of etiquette tend to make life more difficult for those of us who are left behind.

Thanks for the information about Kyoto. You have the right idea about geisha. Most would not know whether they are genuine. Or maybe have an area that you can take pictures with geisha actresses in a classy presentation away from Gion and advertise that this place is acceptable. All can get their picture and be happy (the AI geisha). Actually, the younger women with white makeup on their face are maiko, not geisha.

Also John, I really appreciate your thoughtful response to comments. You do accept different opinions and that also makes me enjoy your videos even if I might not agree with everything you say (although I usually agree). It's healthy to not be a hivemind.

Good man John, as a regular visitor to Japan from Sydney and with my Japanese partner who came from Tajimi in Gifu, we have often visited Kyoto, a meagre 35 min Shinkansen trip from Nagoya and have seen the intrusive tourist behaviour first hand. Not just with Maiko but annoyingly loud on buses and trains and in general public.

Perhaps the Japanese government could provide printed materials or hold short seminars for all visitors to Japan, to be distributed at airports or played on planes.

Defending foreign tourists has become harder and harder these past months. They keep finding new ways to messed up. 😅

@onlyinjapanGO

3 ай бұрын

It really has become harder …

@12345jackjack

3 ай бұрын

Agree, they were messing up .. the world.

Thanks for this discussion. I hope to go back to Japan soon. If im able to i do want to film some for youtube. Of course it will be auto and hobby related so i suspect itll be much more easy to confirm with people they are ok with me filming beforehand.

I don’t think it’s smartphones by themselves, but the combination of smartphones and social media and instant gratification of sharing photos immediately…

It is just common sense and plain respect for other's culture that tourists need to practise. I think a lot oftourists do not do their research before they visit a country and that becomes a problem. I was in Kyoto in November and I saw many rude and disrespectful tourists. Thanks for your videos, hopefully people take notes.

@StandAsYouAre

3 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s just a cultural thing. Especially in these modern times you shouldn’t be taking photos of strangers in public places without their consent no matter where you are. In your home country or abroad. It’s a bit different if you’re at a festival surrounded by 1000s of people they will get in the shot no matter what you do. But taking photos of someone not only being in a public place, but with a client is invasion of their privacy.

Yeah the foreigners got badddd. I noticed a huge difference in my visits from January 23 to June 23. Just wish they could be more respectful, it’s really not that hard. Absolutely love that you called Shinjuku/Kabukicho a little “seedy” 😂 I spent so many nights there making and meeting friends. And if I missed the train, it was just a bit under an hours walk back to nakano. As a 27-year-old woman I felt much safer alone at night in the streets there than I do in America. I was a bit lax one night and got robbed by a foreigner I was hanging out with. It be your own people such a shame, but never did I feel unsafe aside from that. So I was quite shocked when I got back from my first trip and my mom was like did you know that is kind of a red light district?

Good idea to have fake Maiko / geisha walking around the town and charge tourist if they want to have photo with them . Kyoto city organise a dedicate areas with geisha for photos with tourist, This way everyone happy .

@VC-gd7tu

3 ай бұрын

Agree! They have fake Spiderman, Statue of Liberty,... in NYC or fake Michael Jackson and Celine Dion.... in LAS Vegas. They allow you to take pictures for tips.

@pushslice

3 ай бұрын

I also propose that some of them be trans. make it more inclusive! Thailand should not have the monopoly on this kind of ambiguous hijinks .

@johnnguyen4152

3 ай бұрын

Last year, while walking in the Sannenzaka, we met a tourist group of 5 girls dressed as Geisha. They had to pay to make up and dresses. We asked them if we could took the pictures with them. Of course we did

When I went to Kyoto in 2009, I just stuck to the main roads. It never occured to me to go down narrow, gated alleys. They don't look or feel like public areas. But then I'm Canadian so that crippling sense of propriety is kind of something we shared with Japan 😆 Either way, what is wrong with people? Yeesh. Don't go where it feels like you wouldn't be wanted.

Of all the places we visited in Japan earlier this year, Kyoto was our least favourite. And it was because of tourists. For example, we were yelled at by an English speaker making a video in the middle of a road because as we crossed the road we walked through their frame. So I can imagine how frustrating it would be for the local people.

@onlyinjapanGO

3 ай бұрын

Holy smokes!! Like he wow a the roads?! He can be reported to the police for filming without a permit which he’d need to act like that and even then, they’d have to hire crowd control ¥¥¥¥ thanks for sharing.

Was at the Nagasaki Peace Park in January where no smoking signs were clearly posted everywhere and yet there we were having to inhale fumes from rude Chinese tour groups. Japan should implement policies that fine/punish tour guides for failing to "control" their group.

@helenstratigos4862

3 ай бұрын

Not sure why you have to single out a race or cultural group...? You were just at a "peace" park for goodness sake. It's enough to just say "people" should comply. All people.

@jigatronic

3 ай бұрын

I provided one specific example/experience from my recent trip. I wanted to make sure not to offend the other tour groups present who were actually being respectful visitors at the peace park. I certainly "could" have phrased it differently but general solutions to repetitive unwanted behavior require addressing individual or "single" problem areas.

@jeffkleist9679

3 ай бұрын

I will tell you that my trip last fall the shift and smoking culture was one of my biggest culture shocks. Everyone is now using vaporizers that use what looks like an unfiltered cigarette. Keep in mind I'm very happy that my friend that used to smoke two packs a day is down to a lot less of this thing :-)

@jillmondt5398

3 ай бұрын

​@helenstratigos4862 leftist. Because his experience involved the Chinese. As to the name of the park, it does not make a difference. The Chinese were a problem in my community also. They would cone to our town, to gamble, and rent the hotel rooms. Just about each and every one would be filthy, smoked in, and have bed bugs. After a while, the manager had to refuse service to them. Guess what? Problems solved.

@Spherehead123

3 ай бұрын

@@helenstratigos4862Chinese people in the Philippines have been littering and thrashing property like they own the place. Theyre doing that to our fishing boats as of now.

I’m glad I was able to experience Japan before there were so many tourists. It’s a bit of a come down when you go to a country on the other side of the world and hear someone with an accent from your hometown

They should have a Geisha museum just like Ninja Museum. Tourists can buy Geisha costumes from low end to high end items and take them home as souvenirs. I think a lot of people would go check it out.

A big reason why they would drink alcohol instead of water is the same reason why many people do that in Third World countries today, the purity of the water was suspect while the alcohol was safe

Maybe Kyoto should hire some actors to dress up and have specific locations at tourist spots where they allow photos like at Disney or USJ. This would allow the tourists to take their photos and not disturb the real Maiko and Geisha.

That’s a great idea John..that’s what Disney World does..You pay your entrance fee..and they have Disney characters walking around the park..and you can have your kids, or your pictures taken with them..And now, you can even pay for and reserve a time for a meet n great and photo session with the characters! (Just think of the tourist revenue!) So like Disney.. tourists come, pay airfare, lodging, etc..and hope to get a picture of a geisha! It’s the same concept! So you’re definitely on to something! Great video! Thank you! 😊⭐️⭐️⭐️

@onlyinjapanGO

3 ай бұрын

I bet that’s also another stage, charge tourists entering Kyoto and make it like Disney. Use the money to pay residents for the inconvenience 🤷🏻‍♂️ politicians have a tough job but I’m not sure they’re doing it well atm. Some good ideas put forward recently but not enough.

Along with a movie set style backdrop of the alley would be great.

Thank You John.

You can thank people like Johnny Salami for that.

Just saw Chris' video with all those cases of disgusting behavior.

Strangely, I took pics of Sakura blooming at a small garden at AKASAKA station during my trip end Feb this year . Your idea of paid Geisha at other locations to distract tourist is a better idea rather than banning tourists because much of the world don’t read Japanese so signage won’t help until they are caught and then fined. That just negative consequences to Japan. Like you said the good people don’t intentionally violate rules but if we’re ill informed, we can’t be blamed. GWS 😢. Love your contents you’re doing great work for the wider society in educating us.

Great video and great points. As a visitor to Japan, If I see see something regarding foreigners, I say something even if at risk to creating an issue. I know that Japan will treat all foreigners the same and it's important for us to police ourselves, because if the Japanese police become involved, it goes downhill from there. Thank you for sharing your views!

As a steward of Japanese culture and tradition, I implore you to embrace and respect the venerable institution of the geisha in Japan. During my family's visit, we were captivated by the elegance and grace of these cultural icons, and it deeply enriched our experience. It is crucial that tourists honor Japanese traditions and customs, including the revered art of the geisha. Let us preserve the beauty of Japan's heritage by treating it with the reverence it deserves. Together, let's ensure that future generations can continue to cherish the wonder of Japan's cultural tapestry.

I’m 100% behind this prohibition. I hope it causes tourists to reflect on their behavior. I know the tourists don’t mean to be intrusive, but they often are without realizing it. (BTW, I’m not Japanese and I have been a tourist in Japan.)

Amazing video

Informative video , banning tourists i wouldn’t mind about that 🤔i would do the day trips anyway in different places ,it’s the best way to explore places and countries😎Although Kyoto could be one of those day trip places 🙂Thank you for sharing this John🙂👍!!!

Thank you John!

I think it's cool they respect the Miko. tbh I wouldn't mind that law in the US because there is a trend of filming people and provoking them. It's weird.

I remember in the 80s when Japanese tourist were everywhere with their cameras. We chuckled about it. Different culture. In Japan in 2018, our Japanese tour guide hyped up the chance of getting a photo of a Geisha in Gyon.

After watching Shogun, it gave me a wide understanding of Geisha's life/role in the society as well as the law and order at that period. Now, if given an opportunity to come back to Japan, I will definitely come back to Kyoto :)

I’m in Kyoto right now. There are too many tourists here.

I don’t blame them. They should have done this a long time ago. When I was in Kyoto in 2005 with my Aikido dojo, we respected the residential areas,

I have been to Kyoto twice. Both times I visited Gion and dressed up as Maiko and Geisha. Back then there was no mob when I walked around the alleys taking photos.

hiring a position as a "shutter chance" and charge a fee for photo, keeping normal people sane

Arrived in Kyoto today, my second visit since 2016, character of the city has changed a lot. Victim of its own success it has become a theme park, agree to put some places off limit. Respect to people living & working here. Not a problem only for the city of Kyoto l am afraid.

I Love watching Japan. And hello from Colorado USA. 🇺🇸

I agree with a tourism geared maiko! Also, promote shows that are for larger groups in the area that happen often. I'm sure there are ladies who would love this job! Great idea!

500 to 1 this is all about Chinese tourists. You should have seen them at Osaka Castle, it's like they are incapable of waiting in line patiently

@red2977

3 ай бұрын

yea that is a cultural thing. They will cut in line for sure. Happens all the time in China. Also noticed it at times in India.

@cobrabeebop

3 ай бұрын

@@red2977 they failed kindergarten

If you want to see a Geisha go to a venue and pay for their service

Well, it's sad but understandable, the way some people jump right in front of the geisha is insane. The same thing happens in London with the guards, except those guys are allowed to be physically aggressive with tourists if necessary, they are legit soldiers guarding important places despite the uniforms, after all. I also think John has a winner with the fake geisha for tourists, I can totally see that working.

I totally agree with locals taking measures to stop this nasty behaviour by tourists. What's the point in taking these photos anyway? What you experienced with your own senses during your visit far surpasses anything you can photograph or film.

It is unfortunate and as a street photographer who is a foreign resident in Japan it is frustrating. Tourists have really ruined Kyoto. I had the option to move either to Kyoto or Osaka and I chose Osaka for the expressed reason that Kyoto is drowned in ignorant or inconsiderate travelers. The other irony here is that Kyoto residents generally do not like foreign tourists yet the city is literally economically dependent upon them. We read story after story of how close Kyoto was to insolvent bankruptcy during the pandemic and closed borders. I really wish there was a cultural separation between Gaikokujin tourists and zairyu card holders... that is a pipe dream unfortunately.

hey John, Sorry its completely unrelated to the video but could you tell me if there is any plan for a future collaboration with Peter again ? Or any reason why he doesn't who up in any or your stream this year anymore ? I kinda liked the John + Peter combi the most ^^

Praying this doesn't lead to a domino effect of restrictions on tourists. We've all got to be better guests in order to ensure that doesn't happen. Thanks as always for putting things in perspective!

I am glad I learned this. I have booked a tour of Japan and Kyoto is one of the city I will be visiting. I am sure the tour company will make sure to let us know where we can visit and not visit..

This actually happened to me, in reverse. I was on duty, working at a desk at Grand Canyon, at a lodge, when tourists from Japan asked for me to pose with them (I was OK with it, true. Guess I looked like I needed a horse or something, but it happens). But, I understand how this could make the Mikos or Geishas very nervous. Just sharing this experience, good to see Kyoto hasn't totally closed off yet!!

@StandAsYouAre

3 ай бұрын

With the Geisha’s and the Miko they have business clients who want to be privately entertained, but not gawked at by overseas Looky Lou’s

As a frequent visitor to Japan, I do wish that those who visit would respect the culture and the people by following both the written and unwritten rules.

You should do a video on the Japanese tourists who have been arrested recently in North America for secretly filming upskirt videos.

@aviewer9516

3 ай бұрын

Are you sure they're Japanese?

My wife and I are going to Japan this summer with a small touring group… I’m hoping that the tour company can work something out when we are In Kyoto…👍

Its always a few idiots ruining it for everyone else. These maikos are trying to do their jobs, what gives these guys the right to think they can do what they like with these maikos and invading their privacy?

Several years back, I was a U.S. tourist dressed up in kimono walking around in Kyoto. Then a few many bunch of regular clothed tourists wanted to take pictures with me. I was going to tell them that I am not from local but the heck, I just played along with it. It would be nice if I get pay for doing this.

I am going to Tokyo during the end of May. 😊

I had that feeling while i was in Kyoto doing my GOSHUINCHO PILGRIMAGE last March 10-22, 2024 after seeing tourist chasing the Geiko, Maiko, Geisha walking down the alley where my Ryokan is, one almost tripped when one tourist half kneeled infront of the Maiko to take a pictures.

I hope "Another Level Unruly" means more than just taking a picture outside on the street.

In 2017 in nara i met a maiko as guide, strolling the deep nara offroad traditional houses, to a teahouses, old wagashi shop and mountain food ma pa shop for lunch. Talking why im here, and netherlands where i live😊

Without knowing all this, I cancelled a tour of Gion in the evening in a forthcoming trip to Kyoto in May, 2024!

I had 2 friends who were in Tokyo years ago, they dressed up in kimono as part of the tourist experience. And people actually queued to take photo with them, not knowing that they are actually Singaporeans! I guess the makeup and kimonos were good.

This is nothing new. There is a story attributed to the popular geiko Mineko Iwasaki about her constantly being stopped by tourists for photos. One night she lost her cool and yelled at them, "this is not disneyland and I am not minnie mouse!" That would have been back in the eighties.

No one should be rude or disrespectful of the culture of the country they are visiting. This goes for Japanese tourists in other countries, as well as tourists visiting Japan. I visited Japan in 1970 when I performed in the All American Youth Honor Band, and always wanted to revisit with my husband. He passed away before our planned trip this spring. The negative attitude towards tourists influenced me to cancel the trip. Many tourists are respectful and just want to visit this beautiful, unique country. I was not able to take a picture of my veteran father in front of the Arizona Memorial in Hawaii because the Japanese tourists were very rude and pushing this elderly man aside for their pictures. They were laughing and having a good time at a National Cemetery where men were murdered by the Japanese military. So, tourism behavior goes both ways.

@aviewer9516

3 ай бұрын

Honestly, that type of behavior is really not reflective of Japanese people. Are you sure they were Japanese that pushed your father aside? I'm sorry that this happened.

I am in Japan for my first overseas trip outside Australia and New Zealand. I am loving it here - it has been all I’ve ever dreamed of. I am currently in Kyoto and was privileged to be able to wonder these private streets before the closures (despite the signs many were still photographing them ). I was in Fuji last week on a beautiful clear day where Fuji-san was picturesque. I was absolutely horrified at the chaos tourists were causing - holding up local traffic to get a photo on the road in front of Fuji-san and hoarding the limited path space (where it says no standing) to take photos preventing passer-by’s from getting around safely. Police had to be involved to manage crowds and traffic but constantly you hear cars beeping to shoo pedestrians. I don’t know why people can’t strive to minimise disruption to locals - they act like it’s their right to be there instead of a privilege. Sadly it’s not a small amount of tourists behaving this way but it making us all look bad so I try to be overly polite and as undisruptive as I can whilst enjoying what Japan has to offer 🌸

I'm in Japan for the first time, and we were in Kyoto yesterday. The number of tourists there made the experience less enjoyable, and I probably wouldn't return there. You can tell some locals are very annoyed with the tourists, as well.

That was disgusting seeing people swarm that one geisha in that one clip you showed.

Great video and great channel. Do you have a store where I can get that flat cap?

@onlyinjapanGO

3 ай бұрын

I’ll try to make some this year because they don’t make it anymore, sadly. I purchased it from the same company but they’d changed to fast fashion and was poorly made. It’s one of the goals I have for this year and I’m glad you asked about it!

A Jacadi store!!!! :D You're in Ginza! And the Leonidas chocolate shop. :P

I heard that the tourists grabbed there clothes and hair as well that got physically aggressive and pulled at them and that was the real reason for stopping the tourists

As an American 🇺🇸 I’ve been in Japan 🇯🇵 for over 2 weeks and even then I wouldn’t drink 🍺 any alcohol 🍺 out in public.

Kyoto obviously realizes the rare cultural gems they have, and the enormous interest in them. Is there a maiko/geisha museum/cultural centre that could educate and entertain visitors with performances, photo opportunities, etc so it is not as tempting to follow the real working women? It might satiate the curiosity better.

Oh great. We are planning to visit this summer. So does this mean we aren’t able to see the traditional wear?

Seen this coming. Just admire from a distance.

We were there last year, but never went down the alleys, or went near any of the Maiko houses. I think people forget that these are young girls they are artists they are not used to or prepared for this type of attention. I think it would probably be a good idea to hire some actresses, to dress as Maiko so that these young artisans are left alone to go about their work.

It has been interesting watching John's videos over the years, specifically the ones regarding the reopening period up until now. I haven't been to Japan since 2019 (a record tourism year AFAIK) and I find it sort of inexplicable how there is apparently very little forethought going into the expanding tourism industry at the same time as their international identity shifts due to domestic contractions in major macro level indicators. Should there be people dressed up in period garb as Cultural Ambassadors to be available for photos as well as explain the real history and modern culture? Yes. I can't believe that it even got to this point. Japan's duality of self cultural identity (the Old and New and all of the permutations of that dichotomy) is not being challenged itself but it is once again presenting challenges to the nation that are unique to them. The growing pains that Japan is having when it comes to commoditizing their culture for tourism are self inflicted at this point. Tourism means: culture = commodity. This is not a defense of anyone interfering the routine of and/or harassing a working person the second they walk out the go to work in their work clothes.

@unkopower7899

3 ай бұрын

LOL, the world and Japan had 3 time-out years to figure out what to do about over tourism. All the media and news handwringing articles about over tourism. BUT once doors reopened, business as usual, hopefully even MORE business to make up for lost $$$

Simplest explanation: Few horrible tourists f'd around, and now the rest of us are finding out.

The real problem isn't the issues they are saying, it's simply too much foreign currencies flowing into Japan - further exasperating the inflation problems because locals make much less than rich visitors.

Watch a lot of black women experience JUST that where some had a problem with it and their hair being grabbed, taking pictures, group pictures etc. Perspective is amazing. My friend experienced that a lot in Japan, feeling like some type of rarity.

Decoy geisha are a great idea!! I like the street closures. For the tourists seeing geisha is a once in a lifetime thing, but for the geisha it's hundreds of tourists per day. Running after them is especially egregious imho.

I heard about it. Seriously I don't blame them. It's sad certain foreigners mess up a good thing for everybody else, because they don't mind their manners.

Also does this mean i can not see any of the old tradtional part of kyoto? Or is ot just the geshia district?

Nice😊🇵🇭

Those Maiko have a reputation to uphold, probably the main reason they don't want the attention,

The Mainland Chinese

I'm glad they went this far.