Kyoto Warning or Danger Tips by devmicha

Japan really is a fairly safe country. here is, however, a tendancy for foreigners to get a little TOO relaxed!!
I had a wake-up call my first week here when a man in a delivery truck propositioned me and then aimed the truck to hit me when I just ignored it. I was lucky and managed to jump to safety.
A friend of mine once had a man try to pull her into a van.
Myself and friends have been followed and scared many times.
REMEMBER:
You are in a foreign country. You stick out. Especially at night, after drinking or in areas where others are drunk: BE CAREFUL!!
Try not to walk alone in poorly lit areas or in small alleys.
Look around you and try to notice any places you can go for help if you need it.
Don't pley the victim. Taake care of yourself. This is still a very safe country but it doesn't mean that the danger is gone.
Being aware and not getting into potentially dangerous situations is your first step.
Also remember that if you call the police they may not speak any english.

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