Pickpockets caught on camera in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market
Japan is often perceived as a remarkably safe country, with incidents of petty crime, such as pickpocketing, relatively uncommon.
James Richardson
James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.
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Japan invests in attracting digital nomads with new subsidies
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Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival
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