The original post: /r/travel by /u/Pure-Bee5573 on 2024-10-13 13:15:11.

As a South Asian from South Africa, it is sad to say that my experience in Japan has been negative due to interactions that have left me feeling racially profiled. Including rudeness, unwillingness to assist in general in stores (even when English speaking), as well as a local going as far as to not use the booth in the public restroom after me, but rather waiting for another booth to become available. My interactions compared to those experienced by my Caucasian partner in general have been distinctly different.

An interesting observation, is that my Interaction with the older generation has been more pleasant. The country, experiences, culture in terms of general respect and consideration is something to be appreciated and admired. My experience has unfortunately been marred by the apparent difference in treatment due to my appearance.