Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behaviour

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In December, a council of Gion residents urged the city’s government to take action against unruly tourists, complaining that their neighbourhood was “not a theme park”.

Kyoto officials said the ban on entering Gion’s narrow private streets would go into force next month, although it is unclear how the restriction will be enforced.

“We don’t want to do this, but we’re desperate,” said council member Isokazu Ota, adding that signs would be put up reminding visitors of the new measures.

The area’s main thoroughfare, Hanamikoji street, will remain open to tourists.

Ota complained that some visitors behave like amateur paparazzi when they spot a geisha walking along narrow streets, some of which are just two metres wide.

Previous attempts to encourage tourists not to approach women, including signs and fines of up to ¥10,000 for non-consensual photography, have failed to deter visitors determined to take snaps of the women – highly skilled entertainers and conversationalists who are sometimes wrongly portrayed as sex workers.

Kyoto bans tourists from parts of geisha district amid reports of bad behaviour

Gion residents asked city council to crack down after rise in tourist numbers leads to increased harassment of traditional entertainers

www.theguardian.com

 

[Dirty Hipsters]

 

[Drathnoxis]

I'll keep it in mind for the next time I'm in Kyoto.

 

[Ag3ma]

I'll keep it in mind for the next time I'm in Kyoto.

When I was there, they had very clear signs telling people not to grab, or obstruct to get photos with, geishas. Evidently, copious signs encouraging basic human respect didn't work.

 

[XsjadoBlayde]

When I was there, they had very clear signs telling people not to grab, or obstruct to get photos with, geishas. Evidently, copious signs encouraging basic human respect didn't work.

"Hm, follow signs or chase clout?

Signs or clout?

Signs?

Or.

Clout?

A poll to my livestream followers shall decide!"

 

[Ag3ma]

"Hm, follow signs or chase clout?
A poll to my livestream followers shall decide!"

I feel one of the perhaps less constructive developments since the internet is that humans turned from recording what had happened in their lives for themselves to humans recording what happened in their lives for public entertainment, bragging rights, income, etc. Now, you don't just take a pic of a passing geisha and think "Great I saw a geisha", you manhandle a geisha into your selfie and post it on Instagram because you want everyone else to know you saw a geisha.

I have an enduring memory of a Niles Rodgers gig where he let a load of the crowd up on stage for the last song to dance with the band. And there was one conspicuous twit who, rather than enjoy this amazing and unique experience, wasted it all trying to get a perfect shot/video of himself.

 

[Gordon_4]

Additional solution. Have the geisha escorted by samurai and reinstate the laws that allowed them to cut down peasants and foreigners at their discretion if they attempt to interfere with the geisha in any way.

 

[Gergar12]

I'll keep it in mind for the next time I'm in Kyoto.

Boeing Execs Can’t Keep Getting Away With This

The planemaker’s C-suite has repeatedly put profits over safety—putting lives at risk and destroying a once-legendary company’s reputation. Something needs to change.

www.thedailybeast.com

Have fun traveling.

Edit: Yes Airbus > Boeing on Commerical Jets.

Military Jets it's a toss.

 

[Drathnoxis]

Have fun traveling.

I would if I ever did. I've been on a plane twice in my life and the last was 16 years ago.

 

[Gergar12]

I would if I ever did. I've been on a plane twice in my life and the last was 16 years ago.

And I just brought Boeing stock.