Is Japan a good place for Americans?

Japan's strong education and medical system, low rates of crime, beautiful scenery, and booming economy draw immigrants from all over the world. Although many come from other East Asian countries, the immigrant community also includes North American expats. If moving to Japan is on your list, we have you covered.



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Is it safe to travel to Japan now? The simple answer to that question is yes. In many ways, Japan is among the safest international destinations. We've compiled the following data on many travelers' foremost concerns so you can rest easy and enjoy your Japan vacation.

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Japan is a friendly and welcoming country, steep in history and tradition. While visitors are often amazed at how polite, courteous and gracious the society is, most first-timers may experience some sort of culture shock.

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The truth is, Japan is probably not as expensive as you think! While it may be pricier than countries like China, Thailand, and Vietnam, to the surprise of many travelers, it's generally less expensive than places such as Singapore, the U.K., Australia, and Scandinavia.

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When traveling in Japan, especially if you're in one of the big cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, you'll generally have no problem not speaking Japanese at all. There are usually English signs all over train stations and airports.

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Confucianism is one of the fundamental ideas of Japanese politeness. Confucianism stresses loyalty, justice, sense of shame, refined manners, modesty and honor among other values.

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Universal Health Care Health care in Japan is, generally speaking, provided free for Japanese citizens, expatriates, and foreigners. Medical treatment in Japan is provided through universal health care. This system is available to all citizens, as well as non-Japanese citizens staying in Japan for more than a year.

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The cost of food in Japan can vary depending on the type of food, location, and restaurant. In general, dining out and grocery shopping can be more expensive in Japan compared to other countries, due to the high cost of imported ingredients and limited land availability for domestic agriculture.

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Is it safe to walk around Tokyo at night? The short answer is a solid Yes. Generally, Tokyo is safe to walk around, even very late into the night. Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world for a reason, more often or not you should be more concerned about missing the last train in Tokyo rather than getting mugged.

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