🇯🇵 Japan · Asia
Safety Japan
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Japan is one of the safest countries in the world for travelers. Crime is very low, the infrastructure excellent and the people extremely welcoming. The main risks are natural: earthquakes, typhoons and volcanic eruptions.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Kabukicho (Shinjuku) late at night — a nightlife district where bar scams target tourists
- Immediate surroundings after an earthquake or tsunami warning — follow local instructions
Emergency numbers
Police
110
Ambulance
119
Fire department
119
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
- Japanese encephalitis recommended for extended stays in rural areas
Drinking water
Tap water is drinkable everywhere.
Mosquitoes
Low risk except in summer in humid rural areas.
General notes
The healthcare system is excellent but expensive without insurance. Pharmacies are well stocked.
Women travelers
Generally very safe. Public transport offers women-only carriages during rush hour. Stay alert on crowded trains at night.
LGBTQ+ travelers
No discriminatory legislation, but the topic remains socially discreet. Large cities like Tokyo and Osaka have welcoming neighborhoods (Shinjuku Ni-chome).
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