Fishy Behaviour
I just read this BBC News article which mentions that the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo had, in December, restricted access to its fish auctions due to disruptive behaviour by tourists. The article suggests that these people would lick, ride and otherwise touch the fish causing hygiene issues. The tourists would also use flash photography even when it is clear from guidebooks and signage that this is not permitted. The access restrictions have been eased somewhat now with tourists being permitted from 5 am to 6:15 am as of January 19. The respect that the Japanese show for each other, for property and for rules most impressed me during my stay in Japan last autumn. I hope that these behaviours do not get negatively impacted by what some believe is a necessary increase in immigration over the next few years. I hope that the foreigners (whether immigrating or visiting) check their disrespectful behaviour at their ports of departure and learn something from the Japanese regarding behaviou