Six types of tourists, each with their own bracelet in Japan (5 photos)

Quite convenient and witty, this time the love of dividing people into classes in Japan came in handy as never before. The tourist district came up with the idea of ​​offering all tourists to wear a colored bracelet depending on the purpose of their stay.





I would have made Pokemon instead of emoticons, it is Japan after all

What bracelets have they come up with

In Nagoya there is a district where there are about 600 bars and pubs, and upon entering it, to SIMPLIFY COMMUNICATION, tourists will be offered one of six bracelets.

These bracelets are called "Evening Bracelets" and have a message in Japanese and English about the wearer's mood and mood today.



Chatty foreigners are the Japanese's kryptonite

Two green bracelets give you green:

"I just want to have a fun chat about anything today!"

and

"Would you like to join me for some welcome drinks?"

The yellow bracelets invite you to chat. They also let staff or regulars know that the owners are looking for recommendations on what to see and drink in Yokohama.





I would never wear the yellow ones, or they would get on my ears

Red bracelets are non-verbal "do not disturb" signs:

"Just wanting to sit quietly tonight"

"Just enjoying a drink. Thanks"

Will this really work?

But! It's not free, you can buy a full set of all moods (six pieces) for 500 yen. But until the end of April, they will be given out to all tourists for free for a signature on social networks. And so that people can appreciate how convenient it is.

There really are a lot of people in that area, especially in the evening and during the tourist season. So there is a certain sense in it. There is just one thing...



Red ones are for those who want to get drunk alone!

The Japanese won't bother anyone in the evening with conversations and questions, even if you don't have a red bracelet. And chatty Americans or Canadians will start a conversation with you, despite the bracelet.

So these bracelets are more needed by the Japanese than by tourists, I think. At least the Japanese are less likely to be pestered with conversations in tourist places, because few people know Japanese and you can always hide behind the language barrier.



They published strips with texts, you can secretly print them out for free!

Would you use one yourself? No one usually pesters me with conversations on trips. I guess my face is unfriendly…