A Japanese zoo, the healing pavilion, made headlines by banning single -male visitors due to frequent incidents of targeting women owners and women guests. Located in the tochigi province, the interactive zoo provides a unique experience, allowing visitors to interact, feed and bond with various animals, South China Morning Post Informed The restriction, which has promoted a mixed online response, was announced on 26 January by director Misa Mama.
He wrote X, “from today,” We will not allow men to go alone. It is not out of ego or misunderstanding. Many people have reverse objectives, and recently, my heart is hurting stress. We are not a cabaret club, so if you really want to interact with animals, please come with friends or family. ,
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本日より 勝手ながら 勝手ながら
男性 1 人での来園はお断りさせて頂きます
自惚れてるとか勘違いではなく
私目的の人が多く
最近ストレスで心臓が痛いです
うちはキャバクラじゃありませんので
どうしても動物と触れ合いたかったら
お友達や家族をお誘い合わせの上
ご来店お願いいたします。
– ミサママ ((@Misamama1010) 25 January, 2025
A sign at the entrance clearly explains in the new policy, in which single male visitors need to be with family or friends. According to director Misa Mama, the specific demographic family and pairs of the zoo have been, but a huge male visitors have constantly made female employees and guests uncomfortable. These individuals have started unwanted conversations, demonstrated bubbly behavior, and even improper comments, which motivated the zoo to implement the ban to ensure a safe and welcome environment She does
He also shared the challenges faced by him in dealing with unwanted advances with single male visitors. As a hospitality-oriented business, she felt bound to maintain a friendly performance even when she faced with uncomfortable circumstances. In defense of her policy, Ms. Mama said that she prefer to create a safe and respectable place for all visitors, especially women and families.
“This rule is not based on ego or misunderstanding of men. Many people have come up with harmful intentions, causing me to have significant stress. I think I feel like my heart is in pain,” he clarified.
The policy provoked the online debate, with some debate that it was unfair to make single -male visitors, suggesting that it was discriminated against.
One user wrote, “This is gender discrimination. Many people like me only want to enjoy the company of animals and it does not mean any harm.”
In response, she said, “If I could, I will only restrict those who misbehave. But as a woman alone, managing the zoo alone, I am afraid of potential retaliation, I am afraid of this Leaves no choice but to apply the rule. “
She clarified that her policy was not inspired by prejudice against men, but was a practical reaction to challenges faced as single female operators of the zoo. He appealed for public understanding and sympathy. Many expressed sympathy and support for his decision, accepting the difficulties faced by all visitors to maintain a safe and welcome environment.
