Izakaya Owner Defends ‘Japanese Language Only’ Policy

He caused a social media storm last month when he tweeted about a 'white couple' that came into his store

by MATTHEW HERNON
MAY 10, 2024

If you happen to walk past the izakaya Kadoya in the Mukojima district of northeastern Tokyo, you’ll notice a sign that reads “Japanese Language Only.” The owner of the establishment caused a bit of a social media storm last month when he tweeted about a “white couple” that came into his store.