Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. The only way to get to be bothered by some drunk, in the end you just do not watch either. E 'possible to walk anywhere at 3 am with expensive watches and a pile of money in hand without any risk. It may seem an exaggeration but these are the facts, it is must see to better understand.
petty crime rate is so low, however different with regard to organized crime. In Japan, the Yakuza is deeply rooted and is not hidden either: they have their place, complete with placards in front, and are not bothered by the police, this also contributes to public policy because the Yakuza (and pay).
such a low rate of petty crime is actually due to three factors:
1) the Japanese police is very strict and authoritarian. They can, for example, hold a suspect up to 90 days without a lawyer.
2) the macrocriminalità , as also mentioned some top row, imposes order and stops the petty crime. It 's a contradiction, but it is.
3) the average standard of living is high then statistically the need to commit crimes is low.
Regarding major crimes such as murder, remember that Japan is still in force, unfortunately, the death penalty.
by hanging.
