How to Avoid Scam Izakayas: Five Tips to Avoid Scams
How to Avoid Scam Izakayas: Five Tips to Avoid Scams When looking at social media, foreigners often report being scammed at Japanese izakayas. Therefore, foreign tourists are often afraid of being overcharged at Japanese izakayas. As a Japanese person, I feel embarrassed that such scam izakayas exist. However, overcharging foreign tourists is not unique to any particular country; it can be seen in tourist destinations around the world. This is because foreign tourists do not speak the local language, and their stay is often short, making it unlikely that they will report scams. So, how can you avoid being scammed? 5 Tips on How to Avoid Scam Izakayas Today, I will share five tips to avoid being scammed at Japanese izakayas. By following these five tips, you can almost completely avoid scam izakayas. 1: Never Follow “Street Solicitors” The most important thing is to never follow “street solicitors.” By avoiding street solicitors, you can prevent most scams. Many bustling areas in Japan have street solicitors. They block your way or follow you in public places, trying to lure you into their izakaya, bar, or restaurant. This behavior is illegal under Japan’s Adult Entertainment Business Act and nuisance prevention ordinances. Violators