Discrimination against foreigners in Japan

Whistleblower in Japan claims police received orders to target foreigners based on appearance alone. Some foreigners, particularly blacks and Southeast Asians, faced prejudice. Gion district in Kyoto banned tourists from certain areas to protect Geishas from harassment.

Discrimination against foreigners in Japan's police force and tourism restrictions in Gion district, Kyoto

A whistleblower in Japan's police force claims officers were ordered to target foreigners based on appearance, with a focus on undocumented migrants. Mainichi, a left-leaning publication, reported on the issue. The Gion district in Kyoto also banned tourists from certain areas, including traditional tea houses, due to harassment of Geishas. Opinions on the ban are split.