Tokyo Soba Restaurant Asks Tourists Not To Come at Lunchtime

Tokyo Soba Restaurant Asks Tourists Not To Come at Lunchtime

Fuji Soba, a restaurant chain primarily located in the Kanto region, sparked an online debate recently when one of its eateries put up a sign urging tourists to refrain from visiting during lunchtime. The sign, written in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean, appeared at the company’s store in Kamiyacho. It said, “Tourists, please refrain from […] The post Soba Restaurant Sparks Debate Online After Asking Tourists Not To Come at Lunchtime app…

No Tourists at Lunch? Japanese Soba Store Sparks Controversy with Sign - Unseen Japan

Some restaurants in Japan are happy to welcome tourists. Others? Not so much. Besides language difficulties, there’s a concern that tourists taking up space in places like restaurants and public transit are crowding out locals who use the services. This issue reared its head again recently when one shop in a major chain posted a sign asking tourists to stay away. The plea has renewed debate over how Japan can welcome travelers while preserving e…