By: Alex
It’s quite normal to become an instant YouTuber and start filming food content when encountering delicious meals during travels. However, in Japan—a place that particularly values the feelings of others—this behavior is not very welcome. Recently, a ramen shop in Kyoto has explicitly stated that YouTubers are unwelcome and has outright banned customers from filming inside the shop.
▲(Design image, not related to the ramen shop mentioned in the article. Photo by V?n ??ng @Pixabay)
Located near Kyoto Station and famed for its delicious tsukemen, the popular small shop Ginzaru Kubota Ramen recently posted on social media, stating that to allow customers to enjoy their meals in peace, they will not accommodate YouTubers. The post explained that they have noticed a growing number of people claiming to be YouTubers visiting the ramen shop and requesting to film, prompting the decision to ban them.“To be honest, it’s really uncomfortable when (YouTubers) suddenly walk in during business hours and say they want to film. It also causes inconvenience to other customers. From now on, we will not allow them to enter.””
Regarding visits from YouTubers
— Ginzaru Ramen Kubota (@ramenkubotagumi) October 9, 2021
Announcement
Recently, there have been people saying, ‘I’m on YouTube. Can I film here?’ but from now on, we will not allow such visitors to our shop.
Frankly speaking, when someone suddenly comes in during business hours and starts filming, it honestly makes us feel uneasy, scared, and it also inconveniences other customers. From now on, we will refuse such requests.
▲“From now on, we will not allow them to enter.”
The ramen shop’s straightforward decision is believed to be largely in response to customer feedback. Some netizens shared that during a visit, a YouTuber entered the shop and wouldn’t stop talking. Aside from wanting to enjoy their ramen in peace, they were also worried about accidentally being filmed. Another netizen believes that YouTubers should first get approval from the shop owner before filming, rather than assuming that because they’re featuring others on YouTube, their requests will automatically be granted.
▲Ginzaru Kubota Ramen Shop is a typical Japanese-style eatery with limited space, and filming can easily cause inconvenience. (Photo by Sharing Kyoto)
In fact, most comments supported the ramen shop’s approach. One netizen said, “Your firm stance on this is commendable,” while another commented, “I don’t want to appear in anyone’s YouTube video.” Someone else added, “It seems many young people don’t understand that those food shows on TV are actually pre-planned,” and yet another remarked, “If you’re not at Hikakin’s level (note: a Japanese YouTuber with 10.3 million subscribers), then you’re just wasting these shops’ time.”
Sources: SoraNews24, Sharing Kyoto