[GoNative]

Japan is a long, long way from perfect but you are seeing a different reaction by the people because of a vastly different culture. The Japanese do not elevate the individual like you see in the west. They believe more in the group, community and society as a whole before the needs and desires of the individual. This is not always a great thing but in times like this it is a great strength and most people will consider their consequences of their actions on others before doing them. Whereas in the me, me, me culture of the west people generally only think of themselves.