Reported 7 months ago
During a trip to Japan, a tourist was denied a seat at the bar in a local restaurant, claiming discrimination after being told the bar was reserved but remained empty until closing. The Taiwanese Facebook page 'Japanese Money-Saving Station' explained that some restaurant owners may be shy or have limited English, avoiding seating foreign visitors at the bar to maintain service quality. The post advised tourists to express Japanese proficiency to potentially increase chances of sitting at the bar. The incident highlighted a cultural misunderstanding rather than intentional discrimination.
Source: YAHOO