Japan

Overall, Japan is a safe country, making it ideal for tourists who want to be free to travel wherever they please. However, no country is completely danger-free. In fact, there are a few slums in Japan as well as several red-light districts. It’s useful to be aware of these places before you start exploring. Kamagasaki, Osaka The largest homeless population in Japan is in Kamagasaki. Many tourists on a shoestring budget are attracted to the low prices of the accommodation in this area, but you should be aware that the neighborhood is known for organized crime. Plus, a large number of riots to protest human rights have occurred in Kamagasaki over the years. These began in the 1960s, but the most recent was in 2008. Kabukicho, Tokyo Not only is Kabukicho the biggest red-light district in the country, but it’s also the largest in the world. Although it does attract tourists, there’s a good reason why police in the area are sometimes dressed in riot gear. Kabukicho can be safe enough if you’re heading to a specific restaurant, but you should definitely avoid promoters in the street who are trying to bring tourists to their businesses. Plus, host and hostess…