What is the safest city in Japan?

The 10 Safest Cities to Live in Japan
  • Number 10: Osaka. Osaka is the capital of Osaka prefecture. ...
  • Number 9: Fukuoka. Photo provided by Fukuoka City. ...
  • Number 8: Kyoto. Kyoto is one of the most beautiful and safest places to live in. ...
  • Number 7: Okayama. ...
  • Number 6: Kobe. ...
  • Number 5: Sapporo. ...
  • Number 4: Hiroshima. ...
  • Number 3: Sendai.




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Americans are very welcome and embraced when visiting Japan, and the same is true when people from Japan visit the United States. However, Japanese people are arguably more courteous and willing to help Americans navigate throughout the country when visiting, as manners are extremely important in Japanese culture.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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It's true that Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are all relatively international cities with a foreign population, but it's restricted to small areas. For instance, in Tokyo, you may find that it's easier to get by speaking English in small areas such as the Minato or the Shibuya ward, where most foreigners live.

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Kyoto is one of the most walkable cities in Japan. In fact, you may walk around most parts of Kyoto without hiccups as many sidewalks are well-paved with visible signposts.

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So, if you need to ask someone for directions or go to a hotel or a restaurant, you will generally have no problem only speaking English. Of course, you may go to a bar or a restaurant and get turned away because you only speak English, but don't be offended if this is ever the case.

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If you speak English and don't mind living in Japan's English-speaking, gaijin-friendly bubble, having little or no Japanese can be manageable most of the time. You'll still be able to meet new people, experience unique moments, and navigate much of Japan just fine.

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Sure you can. In big cities and at major landmarks and popular tourist sights, you'll be just fine most of the time. Of course, once you get off the beaten path a bit, things will get a little more challenging.

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10 Things NOT to Do in Tokyo
  • Don't arrive late.
  • Don't tip at restaurants.
  • Don't make phone calls on the train.
  • Don't stand on the right side of the escalator.
  • Don't take small children on the subway at rush hour.
  • Don't turn up at Tokyo Skytree without a ticket.
  • Don't expect to find restaurants on the ground level.


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As you can see, the crime statistics of Metropolitan Police Department of Tokyo in 2019 shows that Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are the 3 most dangerous areas in Tokyo by far, as we all know the famous Shinjuku Kabukicho, Ikebukuro “West Gate” Park and Shibuya Center Street.

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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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