Are there stores or places in Japan that say "NO FOREIGNERS ALLOWED"?

Question

Actually, I really love the Japanese and I plan on moving there. I don't believe all Japanese are racist though.

Answer 1

No, not all japanese people are racists, but being an american in Japan last Nov, I did feel like I wasn't wanted.  In Kyoto, my friend and I wanted to go out for a few drinks, and were turned down by three different bars. Two of them yelled at us saying "NO" and pointing to the door for us to leave.  My friend and I were in total disbelief.  I was embarressed and was totally insulted.  It was definately an interesting visit to Japan.  I don't know what I did to make them be so mean.  I've traveled all around the world and have never been treated like that before, so I completely felt bad thinking I had done something really really bad.

Answer 2

I am now in Japan.  I havent heard of that yet.

Answer 3

Hi, I'm a Japanese girl.

I know some places do not allow any foreigners to enter, especially sexial industries because workers who mainly are Japanese women there are not happy to have relationships with non-Japanese men.

Also, someone mentioned about Kyoto already, but Kyoto is a very special place, it is very conservative to all outsiders including Japanese from non-Kyoto Prefecture. So some bars or restaurants only accept their loyalities not other customers. They are not racists, but they just focus on specific customers.

Be friendly, so you will be welcomed. Japanese people usually dont hate tourists, but some dont like immigrants who never follow Japanese culture.

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Answer 4

In addition ot all of the other answers, I know that some of the places that have these signs are usually located near American military bases. I know lots of soldiers and I have no issue with our armed forces, but they have a bad reputation in Japan for causing lots of chaos/bar fights, and they can be very loud and sometimes disturb the more conservative Japanese way of life. Also, few know anything about Japan before they go over there to be stationed, and their ignorance is often seen as a lack of respect towards the age-old Japanese culture.

Answer 5

The signs say "No gaijin ".. It's to avoid probelms.

And how are you going to move to a country you know little about ?

Answer 6

Yes there are but not very many. Mostly these are adult entertainment places Bars, Soaplands, Etc. They tend to do this to avoid trouble from drunk foreigners and for fear of STD's in the case of Soaplands and other similar businesses. You may find a few Onsen with that policy as well.

Most places will welcome you and you will get amazing service as Japans service standards are very high.

Answer 7

There are places where no foreigner's allowed.  Most of them are izakayas (a type of Japanese bar that also serves food) or male entertainment rooms.  Most places, though, are very friendly to foreigners.  If the establishment you go into does not welcome foreigners, they will escort you out.  Most of the time I was in Japan I felt very welcomed.  

Answer 8

Not in those terms exactly, But I've noticed a few that say "Japanese only please".

There was also a sign I saw next to a large yellow door that read in English " If you can read Japanese please enter though the yellow door" and beneath than in Japanese "Yellow door is jammed shut, do not use".

It's a tough place to live at first, but if you're dedicated it won't be a problem for you. You will however ALWAYS be a minority, which will take some adjusting.