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40 Fascinating and Lesser Known Facts About the Land of the Rising Sun – Japan

One of the Lowest Crime Rates in the World

Japan should be proud – they’re one of the safest countries in the world. The most common crimes reported in the country include stealing bicycles or umbrellas left outside of a convenience store. On the subways and trains, you’ll easily see locals taking a nap while having their phone in their hand or at easy access.

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It’s also common to see people walking around with their bags and backpacks open. It probably comes as no surprise then that people don’t even lock their homes or their bicycles (hence the occasional theft)! So there’s that…