Reported 12 months ago
On July 2, 2024, in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, a large number of cherry blossom girls gather to stand by the wall at Okubo Park, creating the nickname 'Nightingale Alley'. Despite a warning from local police about foreigners being robbed after 'consuming' here, the area has seen a surge in foreign tourists post-pandemic, with many curious individuals, especially from China, the Philippines, and India, engaging with the cherry blossom girls. The report highlights how foreign tourists are seen as easy targets due to language barriers, with incidents like overcharging and resistance during transactions occurring in this. environment.
Source: YAHOO