A guesthouse in Kyoto, Japan, has come under fire for a policy requiring guests to declare they haven't committed war crimes, igniting diplomatic tension. Israeli Ambassador Gilad Cohen labeled the request as discriminatory against Israeli citizens. The owner of the guesthouse, Ace Kishi, stated the policy was implemented out of concern for safety amid global conflicts, particularly the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israeli actions in Gaza. Despite pressure from the Israeli government, he intends to maintain the policy, emphasizing the importance of expressing disagreement with war crimes and international law violations.
I call on the Kyoto City authorities to address this case swiftly. We trust that the Japanese authorities will continue to uphold the values of hospitality.
I was really concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israeli attacks on Gaza. I just wanted to take some measures for our safety.
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