To everyone visiting Japan, there’s something I really want you to know.
We’ve been seeing more videos of tourists dancing, shouting, climbing on things, or filming content at shrines and temples.
Please don’t do this.
These places may be on your sightseeing list, but for us, they’re not just tourist spots. People still come here to pray. They’re part of our culture and our history.
Most Japanese people would never think of turning a shrine or temple into a stage for a TikTok or Instagram video. Seeing someone do that honestly feels disrespectful.
And like it or not, one stupid video can leave people with a bad impression of tourists from an entire country.
Come to Japan. Take photos. Have fun. Eat everything. Make great memories.
Just remember where you are.
Japan has so much to offer. Please enjoy it without disrespecting the places that mean something to the people who live here.
【たくさんのメッセージをありがとうございます。】
皆様から寄せられた一つひとつの言葉を、大切に読ませていただいています。
メッセージをくださったすべての皆さま、また、熊本城を想い見守ってくださる皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。
熊本城では、当面の間、終夜ライトアップを実施しています。
苦しい状況が続いていますが、ライトアップされた熊本城が、皆さまにとって少しでも希望や安らぎを感じられる存在となれば幸いです。
Thank you for your many messages of support.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who keeps Kumamoto Castle in their thoughts.
Kumamoto Castle will remain illuminated at night for the time being.
We hope the light of Kumamoto Castle brings comfort and hope during these difficult times.
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