[外国人に販売拒否の張り紙　ミニストップが謝罪] 20 September 2024

[Unofficial description by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

Ministop explained that refusing to sell cigarettes to foreigners was problematic from a human rights perspective and apologised. The store had posted a sign before saying, "We cannot sell cigarettes to foreigners between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m."

Ministop commented, "We sincerely apologise to all customers and parties involved who have been troubled."