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Originally Posted by minimin
Yeah, I must ^_^ someday
That's what alot of places say the crime rate being lower than most places that is. I wonder what drives less crime there, and wow seems that its pretty safe then huh? and trust me I never look for trouble especially in foreign places, and wow thats true I thought being a foreigner they'd prey upon you quicker because you might carry more of your money on you and things of that nature but that sounds pretty awesome. Sounds like I'd feel less safer walking down the street in New York. I always like to look things up especially regarding safety in any place. and its nice to hear peoples perspectives and things that happen to them when they experience first hand. Thanks for the answer.
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I think the most simple answer is that culturally Japan is more about group harmony, and in the US it is personal gain.
The "group harmony" thing is over-stated often, and it makes Japanese sound like a giant beehive or anthill, and that certainly isn't true. However, I do feel like people think about their surroundings a bit more than people here in the US do.
In the US if you see a coin on the sidewalk you think "I found a coin". In Japan you think "I wonder who dropped that". That subtle difference is actually a big difference.
I don't want to overstate it, and have a dozen people relate crime stories in Japan to prove I am wrong. I have seen crime there, and been a victim, too (hit and run, car vs. bicycle). However if crime rates were the deciding factor of my choice of homes, then Japan would be high on the list.