The Archive · 1935

No Night Life for Tourists

Foreigners to be Shown Only Best in Japan Tokyo, Apr 12.

Under the auspices of the, Jap: Hotel Association, 160 men and wor en today took examinations (ourist guides. The Association is organizing entirely new squads of guides Wwho "will not escort foreigners to places they should not see." The or-Banization will issue instruction to its ful des fo specialize in having visitors view museums, scenic spots and art galleries particularly, The guides will, in the future, refrain from shows ing newcomers to the city its so-called picturesque night life, The movement is in line with a general policy which has been adopted throughout many nations in Europe in recent years, Heretofore, explained, visitors were left to themselves or to the whims ful des who flourished upon taking the tourists to remote spots where very Hittle scene or cultural atmosphere was to be had.

The Hotel Association is said to have the complete support of the Government in its new undertaking The organization will be perfected in time to assist the summer crop. of tourists which is expected to. visit Japan during the coming summer season—United Press.

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