In April, an Israeli tourist encountered an unusual request during check-in at a Kyoto guesthouse. Upon presenting his passport at the Wind Villa guesthouse, he was asked to sign a document. This document stated that he had not committed any war crimes.
The incident quickly escalated, drawing the attention of the Israeli ambassador to Japan. The ambassador subsequently lodged a formal protest against the Kyoto governor, citing discrimination. The ambassador's protest was based on the nature of the document and the specific targeting of the tourist.
A letter from the ambassador, obtained by The Japan Times, detailed the events. The letter revealed that the tourist was informed by the guesthouse manager that only Israeli and Russian citizens were required to sign the form. This information further fueled the ambassador's concerns about discriminatory practices.
5 Comments
KittyKat
In times like these, it's good to be cautious and take preventive measures.
Katchuka
The guesthouse should be ashamed of themselves for promoting such a discriminatory practice.
Noir Black
I thought Japan was known for its hospitality, but this is shocking.
Loubianka
This shows that Japan is taking a stand against war crimes—more countries should follow suit!
Eugene Alta
Every country has the right to protect themselves and their citizens. Good for them!