Japan safety 101: a complete safe travel guide for Japan

Japan is known as the safest country in the world – yes, it has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and if you lose your personal belongings here, you’d likely get them back.

Although Japan is a very safe country, it’s always best for us to on our guard, especially since there is a lot of evil opportunists (usually non-Japanese citizens) have started targeting tourists in Japan these days.

Today we introduce some precautions to take to stay safe while traveling in Japan.

Pay attention to your personal belongings

If you’ve never taken public transportation in Japan, you might be surprised how safe the public transportation is – yes, it’s so safe so that many Japanese residents sleep on the trains peacefully like a baby.

However, it is best to always pay attention to your personal belongings like wallets and smartphones, especially if you’re on the crowded rush-hour train.

Say NO to drugs!

You should never do any illegal substance when you’re in Japan.

Yes! Illicit drugs, marijuana, mushrooms, etc.

are illegal at all cost! If the police finds you possessing or doing any of them, you’ll go to jail for several years with no exception!

Even if someone offers it to you for free, just say NO!

Be careful of natural disaster

Sad but true, Japan is the home of natural disaster like earthquake, tsunami, typhoon, etc. Although earthquake and tsunami are unavoidable, you can avoid typhoon by not traveling to Japan during the typhoon season.

However, make sure to read the safety precautions given by the local government to assure your safety if you happen to visit Japan during the typhoon season.

Always carry your passport

All foreigners are required to always carry personal identification documents at all times.

If you’re a tourist, you’re expected to always carry your passport, and if you live in Japan, you’re expected to carry your residence card at all times.

If you don’t have any of them with you when you’re outside, and the police stop you to ID you, the police can actually arrest and detain you for not having any personal identification documents with you.

Stay vigilant in red light district areas

Make sure to stay vigilant when hanging out in the red light district areas.

When we say stay vigilant, it means that you have to stay aware because anything can happen in red light district areas.

Pick your hang out spots carefully, drink wisely, and avoid fights at all cost. Also keep an eye on your drinks, because the incidents of drink spiking have increased in recent years.