They banned foreigners from an entire district of Kyoto

They banned them for harassing the Geisha. Not because of some anti-foreigner/-immigrant sentiment.

Look, dude. I love the Japanese and their culture. They are good, clean, industrious people. BUT they are also hopelessly naive when it comes to the things that are in store for them if they don't shut this thing down right now.

Maybe they will wake up before it's too late. Maybe they won't. I hope they do, but I am not very optimistic.