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I live in London and recently visited Japan. I can’t remember the last time I felt so relaxed - not having to worry about anything being stolen, or my safety wh
by cedws 2y ago
I live in London and recently visited Japan. I can’t remember the last time I felt so relaxed - not having to worry about anything being stolen, or my safety when out late at night.
I’ve had enough of this city and want to move. Japan doesn’t have this problem - the question we should be asking ourselves is why.
- wrp 2y agoSearching for explanation, I wouldn't focus on recent trends. Continentals have been remarking on the high crime rate in urban England for centuries. As for Japan, the Tokugawa regime (1603-1868) was a draconian police state and the tradition of heavy social control has continued in various forms. It would be more interesting to examine urban societies that have a low crime rate along with more relaxed social control.