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  Drinking alcohol banned in public places in popular Tokyo neighborhoods

  One of Tokyo’s most popular tourist neighborhoods is making a move to curb bad behavior – by taking alcohol indoors.The measure, which is expected to take effect in October, will see drinking alcohol forbidden on streets or public places in Shibuya from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day. The legal drinking age in Japan is 20.Shibuya City, which is a self-governed district within Tokyo, can make its own local regulations.Mayor Ken Hasebe recently told journalists: “We have been stepping up patrols and other efforts over the last year, but we have had people say, ‘Well, the rules say you can drink, don’t they?’ By establishing the rule, we would like to convey the district’s intentions, including during patrols — we would prefer people to enjoy their drinks inside restaurants.”This news may not come as a surprise to local residents.Last fall, Shibuya banned Halloween-related activities in the district, with alcohol cited as a main reason behind the prohibition. That included a ban on drinking alcohol outside of bars and restaurants. Mayor Hasebe says that local businesses supported the regulations in October 2023 and were behind the push to make them permanent.Shibuya is home to some of the capital’s most popular attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and the “Shibuya scramble,” believed to be the world’s busiest intersection.／Flickr“The damage caused by overtourism has become serious, resulting in property damage caused by drinking in the street, altercations with local residents, and littering of large amounts of empty cans and bottles,” the city said in a statement last October.Shibuya is home to some of the capital’s most popular attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and the “Shibuya scramble,” believed to be the world’s busiest intersection.In the historic city of Kyoto, where it’s possible to spot geisha and their apprentices (maiko) around the ancient alleyways, locals have tried to find ways to deter foreigners from harassing the women as they make their way to and from work.Despite those measures, though, “geisha paparazzi” and other nuisance tourists still cause conflict between visitors and locals.／FlickrKyoto’s official tourism office has put up posters and distributed pamphlets about different social customs in Japan, from how to use toilets to whether to tip. The advice also extends to geisha, with visitors asked not to touch the women, pull on their kimonos, or take their photos without permission.Local Gion residents have also taken some measures themselves, such as blocking off private alleys.Despite those measures, though, “geisha paparazzi” and other nuisance tourists still cause conflict between visitors and locals.

  2024-06-30 09:00
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  Workplace discrimination is serious in India: Delivery workers are kicked out of public places and banned from taking breaks

  Temporary workers in India face heavy workloads, low wages, and lack of job security. They also face extreme discrimination, even in public, such as being prevented from taking a rest, such as not being able to sit on a bench in a shopping mall or park. Recently, the CEO of delivery service Zomato in India went undercover as a delivery man to investigate the issue, only to find that he himself was being denied access to the elevator in a shopping mall, with security guards telling him to take the stairs instead. The experience prompted the CEO to post a video of the incident, which went viral and sparked widespread criticism of the rampant discrimination in India.India is the most severely segregated and classed society in the world.His posts sparked complaints from delivery workers and other temporary workers such as housekeepers, cooks and nannies, who said they had also faced similar humiliations and discrimination, particularly when asked to share public spaces, sitting and using elevators with other residents of luxury condos. Indian society still has sharp caste divisions, which creates divisions and leaves temporary workers in the country with significant inequality.

  2024-09-19 09:00
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  Singapore approves insects as food

  Are you in the mood for silkworm satay or perhaps nasi lemak with a side of crispy crickets? Singapore’s state food agency has just approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption, according to a public circular issued to food traders on July 8. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) stated, “With immediate effect, SFA will allow the import of insects and insect products belonging to species that have been assessed to be of low regulatory concern.” The approved insects include locusts, grasshoppers, mealworms, and several beetle species. The agency emphasized that insects must not be harvested from the wild and requires documentary proof that insects are farmed in regulated premises.Pasta with black soldier fly larvae, garnished with mealworms /Courtesy Gourmet GrubbWhile eating insects remains a novelty in Singapore, researchers have identified more than 2,100 edible insect species worldwide, many of which are rich in important vitamins and minerals and offer a sustainable high-protein alternative to traditional methane-producing livestock. “Insects are an overlooked source of protein and a way to battle climate change,” according to a 2022 report by the World Economic Forum. The report noted that our consumption of animal protein contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Eating insects can help offset these impacts.Live insects are typically sold as pet food for songbirds and reptiles in Singapore, but they could soon become an exciting new option for human diners. Local chefs, restaurants, and food companies have been experimenting with different ways to safely incorporate insects into dishes like salted egg crabs with superworms and products like protein bars. “As the insect industry is nascent and insects are a new food item here, SFA has developed an insect regulatory framework which puts in place guidelines for insects to be approved as food,” SFA said.

  2024-07-22 09:00