Are there high crime areas in Japan that I should avoid?
According to the this link (in the "Crime" section), I should avoid the areas of "Roppongi, Shinjuku (especially the area of Kabuki-cho), Shibuya, and Ikebukuro" in Tokyo, due to them being high crime areas.
Is there any truth to this?
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Which part of Japan is dangerous?
Kamagasaki, Osaka Osaka locals avoid the place and swear it's dangerous. Kamagasaki has a history of large riots (protests against mistreatment by the police). Several well known organized crime groups maintain offices in the area.Where should you avoid in Japan?
Places to Avoid as a Tourist in Japan- Kamagasaki, Osaka. The largest homeless population in Japan is in Kamagasaki. ...
- Kabukicho, Tokyo. Not only is Kabukicho the biggest red-light district in the country, but it's also the largest in the world. ...
- Roppongi, Tokyo. ...
- Shinsekai, Osaka. ...
- Ueno, Tokyo.
What parts of Tokyo are dangerous?
As you can see, the crime statistics of Metropolitan Police Department of Tokyo in 2019 shows that Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Shibuya are the 3 most dangerous areas in Tokyo by far, as we all know the famous Shinjuku Kabukicho, Ikebukuro \u201cWest Gate\u201d Park and Shibuya Center Street.Why Japan's Crime Rate Is So Low
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