Yea, nope! No lines for excitement and being yourselves! No limits! I think that is the best way to go about most things in life anyway :)
Agreed, it would almost be like shooting themselves in a foot. Many businesses would suffer with the change, maybe even go under. Unless they make an extensive plan how to assure no one walks away completely bankrupt or in financial ruin. I bet those other businesses do not like the idea either. It could cause a massive ripple effect.
Ahaha, the coffeeshop situation slightly reminds me of tourist situation in Japan. They don't even let foreign tourists in (due to pandemic) if they don't book tours with travel agencies while all their businesses are waiting and waiting for tourists to come. As a result their economy is taking a big hit. And they did it themselves.
It must be some silly politics? Image problems? Yea, once again one can wonder if they realize what effects their own plans would have later on xD
Japan is on the top of my bucketlist. I am obsessed with Japan. My bestfriend moved their almost a decade ago and I am yet to go there after years of invitations. But I have never heard of the foreign tourists thing. Must be done by now, since the pandemic is gone? Of course, the damage is done. But I still think Japan has soooo much to offer. I'm always kinda jealous of anyone whos been to Japan. Can't wait till I go there myself :P
Woah, and like the same day I think? I got another update on Japan. They finally will allow tourists from all around the world now. Finally! Starting October. Hopefully they will stop with all the useless restrictions permanently.
Yea, same here! Also South Korea! :)
That's a apleasant update :) I was very surprised by the restrictions on foreigners and it also never occurred to me since my bestfriend always uploaded stories from restaurants and bars in Japan. But then again, maybe he is already considered a local?