LapLap, just to clarify, your thread is about the list overlooking Japan's restaurants - therefore none of the restaurants on the list.
Next you'll tell me
Eurovision is rigged!
My question is not about the fairness of the voting system but whether this list will affect FTers' attitude or patronage of the listed restaurants.
Most discussion will indeed belong in the NYC, UK and other region forums but as it is a publicity tool for tourism, there may be some worthwhile discussion here in DB.
It is interesting that, per your thread,
Japanese dining chains like
Nobu are included, along with Japanese-chef institutions like
Tetsuya in Sydney.
It must be biased according to the UK market's target customers.
Perhaps a few representatives of Japan's restaurant association should complain, too?