Comments on: Outrageously rude foreign tourists at Tsukiji fish market http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/ Japan News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: | Univisionghana.com http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-425184 | Univisionghana.com Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:07:45 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-425184 [...] hand.” That, anyway, was the official description of the boozed-up tourists who posed for photos licking the tuna, among other [...] [...] hand.” That, anyway, was the official description of the boozed-up tourists who posed for photos licking the tuna, among other [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-431485 Anonymous Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-431485 Don't tell me to speak Japanese. This is not Japan. It's the Internet. But I'll have to agree. After spending 5 years in Osaka I met my fair share of boorish foreigners. Boorish Japanese, too. Don’t tell me to speak Japanese. This is not Japan. It’s the Internet. But I’ll have to agree. After spending 5 years in Osaka I met my fair share of boorish foreigners. Boorish Japanese, too.

]]> By: Bill Furry http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-414721 Bill Furry Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:15:46 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-414721 the Japanese media just loves making a big deal out of a little prank. But I remember when Ronald Reagan was suffering from Alzheimers, and a fat Japanese comedian went to his home with a film crew and started ringing the bell and harassing security, he had a big package of diapers and said he wanted to deliver it. I don't recall any Japanese finding that rude, they proudly showed it on TV to guffaws. While the security guards were polite and never started screaming or making a stink about the ethnicity of the perpetrator. Just sayin'. the Japanese media just loves making a big deal out of a little prank.

But I remember when Ronald Reagan was suffering from Alzheimers, and
a fat Japanese comedian went to his home with a film crew and started
ringing the bell and harassing security, he had a big package of diapers
and said he wanted to deliver it.

I don’t recall any Japanese finding that rude, they proudly showed it on TV
to guffaws. While the security guards were polite and never started screaming
or making a stink about the ethnicity of the perpetrator. Just sayin’.

]]> By: Roberto Sleftaroni http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-406930 Roberto Sleftaroni Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:23:55 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-406930 "most Western tourists and business people go to Japan for four days max..." What a load of utter bunkum, rot & tosh. You clearly have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Thanks for playing, better luck next time. “most Western tourists and business people go to Japan for four days max…”

What a load of utter bunkum, rot & tosh. You clearly have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Thanks for playing, better luck next time.

]]> By: Tour Groups Allowed at Tsukiji Tuna Auctions | Japan Probe http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-399880 Tour Groups Allowed at Tsukiji Tuna Auctions | Japan Probe Tue, 11 May 2010 04:24:51 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-399880 [...] As you can see from the Fuji TV spot embedded in this post, the visitors were given special multi-lingual instructions to make sure they followed the rules. Although one guy accidentally found his way through the barriers and a few people seem to have violated the “no flash photography” rule, there were no outrageous acts of rudeness, such as licking fish. [...] [...] As you can see from the Fuji TV spot embedded in this post, the visitors were given special multi-lingual instructions to make sure they followed the rules. Although one guy accidentally found his way through the barriers and a few people seem to have violated the “no flash photography” rule, there were no outrageous acts of rudeness, such as licking fish. [...]

]]> By: Justin Leach » Tsukiji tuna auctions readmit sightseers - no major rudeness http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-292121 Justin Leach » Tsukiji tuna auctions readmit sightseers - no major rudeness Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:31:06 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-292121 [...] of the Japanese TV networks included replays of their wild scenes of rude foreign behavior from the pre-ban Tsukiji, and they were on watch for rule-breaking. Here’s what TBS and Asahi TV [...] [...] of the Japanese TV networks included replays of their wild scenes of rude foreign behavior from the pre-ban Tsukiji, and they were on watch for rule-breaking. Here’s what TBS and Asahi TV [...]

]]> By: Tsukiji tuna auctions readmit sightseers - no major rudeness | Japan Probe http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-291533 Tsukiji tuna auctions readmit sightseers - no major rudeness | Japan Probe Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:03:47 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-291533 [...] of the Japanese TV networks included replays of their wild scenes of rude foreign behavior from the pre-ban Tsukiji, and they were on watch for rule-breaking. Here’s what TBS and Asahi [...] [...] of the Japanese TV networks included replays of their wild scenes of rude foreign behavior from the pre-ban Tsukiji, and they were on watch for rule-breaking. Here’s what TBS and Asahi [...]

]]> By: ミグ http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-290736 ミグ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:21:15 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-290736 「日本語をしゃべてください　ここは日本です」 Burned. 「日本語をしゃべてください　ここは日本です」
Burned.

]]> By: Tsukiji fish market re-opening auctions to tourists | Japan Probe http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-287704 Tsukiji fish market re-opening auctions to tourists | Japan Probe Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:07:36 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-287704 [...] ban on tourists at its morning fish auctions will be coming to an end on January 19th (with new security guards on [...] [...] ban on tourists at its morning fish auctions will be coming to an end on January 19th (with new security guards on [...]

]]> By: Michael M http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-284531 Michael M Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:25:08 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-284531 I don't know what you mean about Tsukiji not being in the tourist books. Have you ever read the Lonely Planet? There is a listing in there. Quite a generous on too. I don’t know what you mean about Tsukiji not being in the tourist books. Have you ever read the Lonely Planet? There is a listing in there. Quite a generous on too.

]]> By: Ken http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-283184 Ken Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:50:36 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-283184 I think it was rude for the guys to be doing what they are doing at the market but Tsukiji is still one of the biggest tourist pulls in Tokyo and should not be banning people because of a few rude bastards. If anyone traveling to Japan still wants to go to a really cool fish market that welcomes visitors with open arms I recommend <a href="http://okinawa-information.com/naha/naha_shopping_entertainment/makishi_market_naha_okinawa_shopping_tours.htm" title="Makish Market" rel="nofollow"> in Naha Okinawa</a> I think it was rude for the guys to be doing what they are doing at the market but Tsukiji is still one of the biggest tourist pulls in Tokyo and should not be banning people because of a few rude bastards. If anyone traveling to Japan still wants to go to a really cool fish market that welcomes visitors with open arms I recommend in Naha Okinawa

]]> By: Tsukiji update « http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-279481 Tsukiji update « Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:53:03 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-279481 [...] check out this news report on idiot tourists at Tsukiji. I early said I had not seen tourists behaving so badly there, enough [...] [...] check out this news report on idiot tourists at Tsukiji. I early said I had not seen tourists behaving so badly there, enough [...]

]]> By: Alex http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277578 Alex Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:31:33 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277578 Forced at gunpoint. First, they're forced to stay at the clubs all night: "Dance! First one out this door gets...a LEAD SALAD!" Then, they're forced to not pay for a cab ride home: "Loiter! First one to take a taxi home gets...a LEAD SALAD!" Then, they're forced to lick market-priced fish on display: "Be an ass! First one to not be an ass gets...a LEAD SALAD!" Forced at gunpoint.

First, they’re forced to stay at the clubs all night:
“Dance! First one out this door gets…a LEAD SALAD!”

Then, they’re forced to not pay for a cab ride home:
“Loiter! First one to take a taxi home gets…a LEAD SALAD!”

Then, they’re forced to lick market-priced fish on display:
“Be an ass! First one to not be an ass gets…a LEAD SALAD!”

]]> By: Adrian Havill http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277525 Adrian Havill Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:56:45 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277525 There's a type of person that believes that "gonzo tourism" will give them more credence and "international cred" than pre-packaged, tourist friendly areas. "Oh, you went to Kinkakuji temple. Yeah, unfortunately all the English speaking tourists and English signs really spoil it in my opinion. I prefer something a little more /authentic/." For more info, consult the blog What White People Like. There’s a type of person that believes that “gonzo tourism” will give them more credence and “international cred” than pre-packaged, tourist friendly areas.

“Oh, you went to Kinkakuji temple. Yeah, unfortunately all the English speaking tourists and English signs really spoil it in my opinion. I prefer something a little more /authentic/.”

For more info, consult the blog What White People Like.

]]> By: Kaishin http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277523 Kaishin Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277523 This is staged... This is staged…

]]> By: Adrian Havill http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277503 Adrian Havill Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:10:03 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277503 "forced to stay out all night"? Really? Really? REALLY? How about taking a cab home or to your hotel? Can't afford a late night cab? How about a capsule hotel, which cater to the drunk/past-the-last-train-have-no-money-for-a-real-hotel crowd. I call B.S. “forced to stay out all night”?

Really? Really? REALLY?

How about taking a cab home or to your hotel? Can’t afford a late night cab? How about a capsule hotel, which cater to the drunk/past-the-last-train-have-no-money-for-a-real-hotel crowd.

I call B.S.

]]> By: Adrian Havill http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277501 Adrian Havill Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:06:04 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277501 There are three reasons why people go: 1) it's a badge of honor to go to the fish market because you can brag overseas to your friends that you're world saavy enough to go to a place "not in the book for tourists" like Tokyo Tower and you could see "real Japanese culture." 2) most Western tourists and business people go to Japan for four days max, so they're jetlagged and not sleepy at 4am. They also figure "I'm getting on a plane in a few hours, so staying up will allow me to sleep on it." 3) They've been drinking all night and need to stay up to make their plane. Refer to reason #2. There are three reasons why people go:

1) it’s a badge of honor to go to the fish market because you can brag overseas to your friends that you’re world saavy enough to go to a place “not in the book for tourists” like Tokyo Tower and you could see “real Japanese culture.”

2) most Western tourists and business people go to Japan for four days max, so they’re jetlagged and not sleepy at 4am. They also figure “I’m getting on a plane in a few hours, so staying up will allow me to sleep on it.”

3) They’ve been drinking all night and need to stay up to make their plane. Refer to reason #2.

]]> By: bishop27 http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277467 bishop27 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:11:17 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277467 no.... it's more likely that u can find a rude foreigner doing SOMETHING rude (especially in the eyes of a Japanese person) at any time of the day, anywhere. no…. it’s more likely that u can find a rude foreigner doing SOMETHING rude (especially in the eyes of a Japanese person) at any time of the day, anywhere.

]]> By: bishop27 http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-277466 bishop27 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:08:51 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277466 there's a reason why the Japanese people generally discriminate against foreigners. one reason is a lack of understanding and fear of something different. the other is assholes like this. because of douche bags like this, when i go to a bank, post office, try to take out a loan, try to assimilate into the Japanese society, try to be respectful of their culture... i automatically get distrusted and a greater amount of scrutiny is placed on me. these people definitely fail as respectful humans. there’s a reason why the Japanese people generally discriminate against foreigners. one reason is a lack of understanding and fear of something different. the other is assholes like this. because of douche bags like this, when i go to a bank, post office, try to take out a loan, try to assimilate into the Japanese society, try to be respectful of their culture… i automatically get distrusted and a greater amount of scrutiny is placed on me. these people definitely fail as respectful humans.

]]> By: J http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-/#comment-277238 J Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:36:39 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-277238 The Brits in the beginning are mostly tourists, with the exception of one guy. I actually know him. I don't think it's likely he'll be fired. The Brits in the beginning are mostly tourists, with the exception of one guy. I actually know him. I don’t think it’s likely he’ll be fired.

]]> By: Haf http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276929 Haf Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:39:49 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276929 Do you know them? Do they by any chance work as interns for Bosch? Do you know them? Do they by any chance work as interns for Bosch?

]]> By: Angela S. http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276751 Angela S. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:03:47 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276751 Yeah, thanks for making foreigners everywhere look bad, guys. It really improves our image and makes things so much easier for the rest of us. Jerkwads. Yeah, thanks for making foreigners everywhere look bad, guys. It really improves our image and makes things so much easier for the rest of us.

Jerkwads.

]]> By: Otto B from Eisheim http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276559 Otto B from Eisheim Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:09:51 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276559 Sorry to disappoint you, but the two guys are German. Trust me on this, I know! Sorry to disappoint you, but the two guys are German.
Trust me on this, I know!

]]> By: dumpmatsumotorevisited http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276512 dumpmatsumotorevisited Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:12:38 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276512 Surely it is no coincidence that the NTV cameramen just happened to be present for such antics. It cannot have been pure chance! It seems to me that someone at NTV must have paid these foreigners to act in such a stupid way, since their behaviour was way over the top. It is certainly not the first time that a TV company would have been guilty of a setup. Dechiage is in fact a Japanese TV custom. The real problem is why NTV considered it necessary to stir up more hatred of foreigners. Oh well, it makes for easy and cheap viewing, so what does it matter if it is not quite true? Me, I wouldn't go anywhere near the fish market. Firstly, I would not want to be up before 5am, and secondly I don't want to see a load of dead fish. Or NTV cameramen for that matter. Surely it is no coincidence that the NTV cameramen just happened to be present for such antics. It cannot have been pure chance! It seems to me that someone at NTV must have paid these foreigners to act in such a stupid way, since their behaviour was way over the top. It is certainly not the first time that a TV company would have been guilty of a setup. Dechiage is in fact a Japanese TV custom.
The real problem is why NTV considered it necessary to stir up
more hatred of foreigners. Oh well, it makes for easy and cheap viewing, so what does it matter if it is not quite true?
Me, I wouldn’t go anywhere near the fish market. Firstly, I would not want to be up before 5am, and secondly I don’t want to see a load of dead fish. Or NTV cameramen for that matter.

]]> By: nigelboy http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276375 nigelboy Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:39:08 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276375 "Please work on your reading comprehension skills, maybe someday you can pass Eiken Level 4." プッ。 自爆。。。 “Please work on your reading comprehension skills, maybe someday you can pass Eiken Level 4.”

プッ。 自爆。。。

]]> By: ponta http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276372 ponta Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:12:53 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276372 銃声を聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」と言うやつらが多くて、笑いを引き起こすことだ！ → 銃声も聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」なんて言う奴らが多い。笑わせるぜ。プッ。 銃声を聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」と言うやつらが多くて、笑いを引き起こすことだ！
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銃声も聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」なんて言う奴らが多い。笑わせるぜ。プッ。

]]> By: Level3 http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276363 Level3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:07 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276363 I didn't say Japan is safe. I said English-speaking gaijin in Japan are safer people than Japanese people. [But Japan IS safer than most other countries, when Japanese people tell me, a former resident of DC and NY, that Japan is dangerous, it is quite hard not to laugh.] 銃声を聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」と言うやつらが多くて、笑いを引き起こすことだ！ But you don't know much about American gun laws, do you? ...or basketball scoring. Please work on your reading comprehension skills, maybe someday you can pass Eiken Level 4. And I'm not a jerk, I'm an asshole. ;) I didn’t say Japan is safe. I said English-speaking gaijin in Japan are safer people than Japanese people. [But Japan IS safer than most other countries, when Japanese people tell me, a former resident of DC and NY, that Japan is dangerous, it is quite hard not to laugh.]
銃声を聞いたことないのに「日本は危ない」と言うやつらが多くて、笑いを引き起こすことだ！

But you don’t know much about American gun laws, do you?
…or basketball scoring.

Please work on your reading comprehension skills, maybe someday you can pass Eiken Level 4.

And I’m not a jerk, I’m an asshole. ;)

]]> By: Jax143 http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276280 Jax143 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:03:41 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276280 Same as it is for white countries. Same as it is for white countries.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276218 Eddie Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:51:38 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276218 If you knew anything, you would know that the headscarf ban had absolutely nothing to do with respect of any culture. If you knew anything, you would know that the headscarf ban had absolutely nothing to do with respect of any culture.

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276208 The Overthinker Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:30:46 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276208 I am not claiming the French respect all other cultures. I am referring only to the headscarf ban. I am not claiming the French respect all other cultures. I am referring only to the headscarf ban.

]]> By: Marcus http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276145 Marcus Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:38:52 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276145 damn well said. people are scaringly nationalistic. damn well said. people are scaringly nationalistic.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276136 Eddie Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:57:40 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276136 Just like when the French "respected" Muslim culture when they invaded Algeria, or West African culture in Cote D'Ivoire.... Just like when the French “respected” Muslim culture when they invaded Algeria, or West African culture in Cote D’Ivoire….

]]> By: Themaniac http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276102 Themaniac Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:11:40 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276102 Had to be a Brit. Same people that swam in the Imperial moat. Had to be a Brit.
Same people that swam in the Imperial moat.

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276053 The Overthinker Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:04:12 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276053 Well, the idea of laïcité is part of French culture - it was the Muslims who were not respecting that aspect of it. Well, the idea of laïcité is part of French culture – it was the Muslims who were not respecting that aspect of it.

]]> By: canadaguy http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276049 canadaguy Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:56:27 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276049 As much as I can't agree with it, that was on grounds of laïcité. It really doesn't have anything to do with culture. And thank God no Canucks were shown... =P As much as I can’t agree with it, that was on grounds of laïcité. It really doesn’t have anything to do with culture.

And thank God no Canucks were shown… =P

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276005 The Overthinker Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:31:48 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276005 Missing the point here. The issue is about demonization of white people as stereotypical gaijin getting tarred with the same brush as Asian foreigners or perhaps Russians etc. Missing the point here. The issue is about demonization of white people as stereotypical gaijin getting tarred with the same brush as Asian foreigners or perhaps Russians etc.

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276003 The Overthinker Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:29:07 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276003 Can't people read? The original quote was "typical drunk white asshole" - note the word "white" there. Not too many white Japanese. Can’t people read? The original quote was “typical drunk white asshole” – note the word “white” there. Not too many white Japanese.

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-276000 The Overthinker Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:23:15 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-276000 I have no idea what you are talking about. If you think the idea that the news media would invent news is an "asinine" charge then you are incredibly naive. I have no idea what you are talking about. If you think the idea that the news media would invent news is an “asinine” charge then you are incredibly naive.

]]> By: nigelboy http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-/#comment-275994 nigelboy Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:56:09 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275994 Oh boy. How do you sleep at night Level3? The problem with likes of you is that every time a article/news which happens to features foreigners as crime subjects, you cry "xenophobia" even though the media covers 1000000000 times more for Japanese commiting crimes. This is what happens when delusional gaijins like yourself who are always trying so desprately to find "xenophobia" Out of Proportion? You got that right. Case in point, your cabbage story. I got news for you pal. Theft of cabbage or any vegatables/fruits during the harvest season makes news here in Japan. But not for you, buddy. You happen to witness one involving a foreigner, and the rest his history. Let the tirade begin!!! Do yourself a favor and post your tirades on a "Japanese are xenophobic, all politicians are right wing, all police are out to get NJ" cult site opereated by a certain activist residing in Hokkaido. Oh boy. How do you sleep at night Level3?

The problem with likes of you is that every time a article/news which happens to features foreigners as crime subjects, you cry “xenophobia” even though the media covers 1000000000 times more for Japanese commiting crimes. This is what happens when delusional gaijins like yourself who are always trying so desprately to find “xenophobia”

Out of Proportion? You got that right.

Case in point, your cabbage story. I got news for you pal. Theft of cabbage or any vegatables/fruits during the harvest season makes news here in Japan. But not for you, buddy. You happen to witness one involving a foreigner, and the rest his history. Let the tirade begin!!!

Do yourself a favor and post your tirades on a “Japanese are xenophobic, all politicians are right wing, all police are out to get NJ” cult site opereated by a certain activist residing in Hokkaido.

]]> By: 【火花(4 ^ヮ^)】 ミ田 ◆AZWpeumso. http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275992 【火花(4 ^ヮ^)】 ミ田 ◆AZWpeumso. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:35:37 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275992 yes they missed it yes they missed it

]]> By: bamboo stick http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275966 bamboo stick Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:40:44 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275966 Sounds like the fish market needs to follow the lead of Tokyo Metro. <a href="http://www.nippon-sekai.com/main/kichigai-japan/dqn-warudo/tsukiji-manners-please-do-it-at-home/" rel="nofollow"><b>Tsukiji Manners Poster - Please Do It At Home</b></a> Sounds like the fish market needs to follow the lead of Tokyo Metro.

Tsukiji Manners Poster – Please Do It At Home

]]> By: nigelboy http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275959 nigelboy Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:42:48 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275959 "English-speaking countries are practically the “safest” law-abiding people in all of Japan, including Japanese people" LOL. Ask every Japanese about foreigners committing crime in Japan, and their response would be "Do it in your own country!!". And rightfully so. Only a frustrated gaijin would use a lame argument like "Japanese commit crimes, too!!". “English-speaking countries are practically the “safest” law-abiding people in all of Japan, including Japanese people”

LOL.

Ask every Japanese about foreigners committing crime in Japan, and their response would be

“Do it in your own country!!”.

And rightfully so.

Only a frustrated gaijin would use a lame argument like “Japanese commit crimes, too!!”.

]]> By: AIB http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275958 AIB Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:42:35 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275958 Actually the typical drunk in Japan is more than likely Japanese. Actually the typical drunk in Japan is more than likely Japanese.

]]> By: Blowfish http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275957 Blowfish Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:32:31 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275957 This. This.

]]> By: bob http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275954 bob Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:10:23 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275954 What does it matter where they or from or where they work? The people in that video are representative of no one but themselves. To make an issue out of their nationality and which eikaiwa they work for is no better than NHK staking out the market waiting for a couple of guys like that to come along. What does it matter where they or from or where they work?

The people in that video are representative of no one but themselves.

To make an issue out of their nationality and which eikaiwa they work for is no better than NHK staking out the market waiting for a couple of guys like that to come along.

]]> By: 13tales http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275952 13tales Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:05:37 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275952 Uh...I'm sorry...was that supposed to be in any way coherent? 'Cause I haven't got a clue what you're on about. Anyone who gets drunk, acts like a complete tool in a public place, and screws things up for the rest of us isn't in any community of mine. Uh…I’m sorry…was that supposed to be in any way coherent? ‘Cause I haven’t got a clue what you’re on about.

Anyone who gets drunk, acts like a complete tool in a public place, and screws things up for the rest of us isn’t in any community of mine.

]]> By: me http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275951 me Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:03:05 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275951 Anyone who acts like this should be deported. Anyone who acts like this should be deported.

]]> By: LB http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275946 LB Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:51:52 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275946 Did someone say... fish slapping?? http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=i9SSOWORzw4 Did someone say… fish slapping??

http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=i9SSOWORzw4

]]> By: schwelty http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275936 schwelty Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:06:39 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275936 Um, how about you go the f*ck home when it's that early in the morning and you're piss drunk? Um, how about you go the f*ck home when it’s that early in the morning and you’re piss drunk?

]]> By: Alex http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275931 Alex Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:43:44 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275931 Do you mean "Americans" as in "North Americans" including Canadians? Or are you pitting the United States against all of Europe for evidence? Why not broaden it to just simply, "The typical drunk in Japan is probably white"? Do you mean “Americans” as in “North Americans” including Canadians? Or are you pitting the United States against all of Europe for evidence? Why not broaden it to just simply, “The typical drunk in Japan is probably white”?

]]> By: FPS http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275929 FPS Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:41:38 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275929 These guys look like they were going out of the way to cause trouble. Some of the people working there should have smacked them around with a large trout. These guys look like they were going out of the way to cause trouble. Some of the people working there should have smacked them around with a large trout.

]]> By: robert http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275890 robert Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:38:33 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275890 The Fishmarket in Tokyo is actually one of the most attractive place in Tokyo. It's awesome to go there, negociate for piece of fishes and take some photos. On the video, you can see some directions for tourists but they don't see it. Maybe, if photos are not allowed, tourists will pay more attention. The Fishmarket in Tokyo is actually one of the most attractive place in Tokyo. It’s awesome to go there, negociate for piece of fishes and take some photos.

On the video, you can see some directions for tourists but they don’t see it. Maybe, if photos are not allowed, tourists will pay more attention.

]]> By: John http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275884 John Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:25:14 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275884 Maybe it is just me, but I don't get the draw for tourists to go to the fish market and watch an auction. Do these same people go to cattle yards to watch cattle auctions? If the fish market is going to be at all serious about tourism, and I don't see any reason for them too it looks like it causes more problems than anything, they need to keep the tourists segregated to an enclosed viewing area. That way they can watch the auction but cannot interfere or cause problems. Maybe it is just me, but I don’t get the draw for tourists to go to the fish market and watch an auction. Do these same people go to cattle yards to watch cattle auctions?

If the fish market is going to be at all serious about tourism, and I don’t see any reason for them too it looks like it causes more problems than anything, they need to keep the tourists segregated to an enclosed viewing area. That way they can watch the auction but cannot interfere or cause problems.

]]> By: tokyojesusfist http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275882 tokyojesusfist Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:18:16 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275882 Obvious troll is obvious. Obvious troll is obvious.

]]> By: Made in DNA http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/12/15/outrageously-rude-foreign-tourists-at-tsukiji-fish-market/comment-page-1/#comment-275876 Made in DNA Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:10:32 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=7820#comment-275876 What you have here is a bunch of guys acting up for the camera. It's overly obvious. The camera crew went there looking for foreigners making trouble and they got them. I wouldn't be surprised if the camera crews spent weeks there waiting for just these types of guys to come along. I think they are rare. The big problem, I'll bet, is tour groups, or large groups of people wandering around the same area at the same time. As for the older man yelling "get out, get out!", he could stand a lesson or two in manners himself. He is typical of how older generations of Japanese tend to deal with foreigners they have a problem with: yell. I've lived in Japan for a decade and had Japanese people yell "NO!" at me for politely asking directions. So I don't think this is just a problem with the foreigners, it's also a matter of manners. What you have here is a bunch of guys acting up for the camera. It’s overly obvious. The camera crew went there looking for foreigners making trouble and they got them. I wouldn’t be surprised if the camera crews spent weeks there waiting for just these types of guys to come along. I think they are rare.

The big problem, I’ll bet, is tour groups, or large groups of people wandering around the same area at the same time.

As for the older man yelling “get out, get out!”, he could stand a lesson or two in manners himself. He is typical of how older generations of Japanese tend to deal with foreigners they have a problem with: yell. I’ve lived in Japan for a decade and had Japanese people yell “NO!” at me for politely asking directions.

So I don’t think this is just a problem with the foreigners, it’s also a matter of manners.

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