Comment by reedf1
7 months ago
I would like harder evidence that Japanese business owners hate high-spending tourists. From my personal experience small business owners have at least appeared to very much appreciate my custom. There is a sordid history of Westerners defending Japan from itself - I'm not saying that is happening here, but I would like to see more systematic evidence.
It’s common throughout the world for locals from tourist destinations to bemoan the tourists while happily accepting their money.