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2019-11-05 China-Japan-Koreas

Geisha selfies banned in Kyoto as foreign tourism boom takes toll

[Guardian] Authorities in Kyoto have banned photography in parts of the city’s main geisha neighbourhood, amid a flurry of complaints about harassment and bad behaviour by foreign tourists in the quest for the perfect selfie.

The ban, introduced recently on private roads in the city’s Gion district, includes a fine of up to 10,000 yen (£70), as Kyoto and other sightseeing spots in Japan grapple with the downside of a boom in visitors that is expected to last long after next summer’s Tokyo Olympics.

"Tourism pollution" is a growing problem in Kyoto, where tourists flock to ancient shrines and temples and, in Gion, catch sight of the female entertainers ‐ known locally as geiko ‐ and maiko apprentices dressed in elaborate kimono on their way to evening appointments.

In response to complaints by residents and businesses, the local ward has put up signs near narrow streets leading off Hanamikoji, a public main road, warning visitors not to take snapshots.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-11-05 04:17|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 What happens when you celebrate your stupid hubris. I laud the chinks for doing away with much of detrimental Asian culture as best they can.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-11-05 04:46|| 2019-11-05 04:46|| Front Page Top

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