A friend of mine - a black, American guy - taught English in Japan for a year. He told me that he hated it. The Japanese students would ignore his instructions, and would mock him at every turn.
So I suppose that Japan is an orderly society. But they are not overly fond of foreigners - even those who are there by invitation.
“they are not overly fond of foreigners”
Is it prejudice—or is it wisdom?
They can look around the world and see what “diversity” looks like.
All they have to do is notice.
I find that hard to believe. I’m not saying not true. What did he attribute the disrespect? His colour?
I saw this video a few weeks back of some kids in Japan:
https://youtube.com/shorts/Gd3STGhVt1A?si=IilXb_xGCRQevxBT
They are a bit xenophobic but as long as you know the boundaries and customs and abide by them, they won’t bother you or be bothered by you. If one of them approaches you and wants to practice some English, fine, but it’s best to just keep to yourself around strangers. Two big no-nos are do NOT blow your nose at the table and, unless invited by a local, leave the bath houses only to them.