Kyuho & Sarah
Region: KR
Sunday 18 October 2026 14:20:15 GMT
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sad_pp :
First of all, the signs are there to prevent cluttering, overcrowdedness and accidents. second of all, a lot of shops have eating areas right otside of the. for the stalls, you're expected to buy the food and eat it somewhere else. that's why you usually get it in a bag to go, much like in festivals. Third, just because SOME japanese people do something they shouldn't doesn't meen it's okay to follow them.
2026-10-18 22:52:08
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Kaleigh | Japan Travel 🇯🇵 :
I live here and I also am baffled/confused by this. I usually do what you did. Take the next side street and just eat your food away from the crowds. As long as you aren't blocking a shop or walkway it's fine.
2026-10-19 02:58:27
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Ayumi :
It’s crazy!! Drives me nuts
2026-10-19 17:37:28
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DadHUD :
I didnt see those signs when I was there. and I went in November of 2025. but I saw Many Japanese people eating. As far as drinking water, if I'm not in someone's way and off to the side or waiting to cross I'd snag a sip discreetly.
2026-10-20 01:12:24
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Bottlecap 📍Japan :
We tend to look for the “designated eating space” prior to purchasing, for this very reason. 😅
2026-10-19 14:24:26
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Inthetukiroom :
The easiest solution is to not spend money where you’re not welcomed. Heck, I’m Japanese and if I see that, I’m taking my behind somewhere else. Some Japanese rules make no sense even to me, and it’s ridiculous
2026-10-19 15:44:46
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user4469301616448 :
The non-eating rule has historical ties dating back to the Edo-period when the row of houses were gifted to the local community by the shogun. Initially everyone were selling totems and stuff for pilgrims coming to the temple, so Nakamise is considered a sacred ground belonging to the temple, meaning that the villagers had to clean up every night in exchange for the free houses. Think of it as eating in church.
2026-10-19 01:18:42
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Kimonotown :
That is near my workplace. I just take my Starbucks and drink it on my way to work anyway. The other worry is that there are residences around Asakusa and they get very irritated with people hanging around or near their homes.
2026-10-19 14:48:33
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cinnabonmint :
I've heard the explanation that they put those signs up in order to avoid accidents (like someone accidentaly being pushed while eating smth on those sharp, wooden sticks), even if as you pointed out, especially in such an area, it feels very contradictory and Japanese people themselves eat/drink there. But then again, maybe the final goal is to make at least some people uninterested in eating/drinking while standing there in order to avoid the aforementioned possible accidents and with that they're succeeding?? don't know tho
2026-10-18 16:20:31
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neon33 :
Note that the signs and announcements are in English. This is geared particularly toward American tourists. A no littering sign isn’t good enough for inconsiderate Americans.
2026-10-19 22:41:35
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