Among large free societies, Japan is often viewed as the gold standard for social order. Crime is very low, cities are remarkably clean, lost property is frequently returned, and there is a strong cultural emphasis on personal responsibility and consideration for others.
Much of Japan’s order comes from culture and social expectations rather than heavy policing.
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I used to live in Japan and I really appreciated the fact that my wife could be coming back at midnight after visiting her friend and I wasn’t worried about her. It felt far safer than the UK that’s for sure.
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I used to live in Japan and I really appreciated the fact that my wife could be coming back at midnight after visiting her friend and I wasn’t worried about her. It felt far safer than the UK that’s for sure.
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