Street Interview Sparks Debate: Are Japan and China Equally Safe?

Tokyo, Japan - A recent street interview conducted by "外国人インタビュー女子@日本文化アプリ『ICHIBAN』" has sparked discussion regarding the perceived safety of Japan and China. In the video, three young women, identified as interviewees, shared their perspectives on the security environments of both nations.One interviewee stated, "I think Japan is a pretty safe country... we can totally walk in the night, in the nighttime. It's okay." She further elaborated on the sense of security, adding, "We can put [our phone] outside, nobody will rob it." This sentiment was echoed when discussing public transport, with another interviewee noting, "We can actually sleep on the train."The conversation then shifted to China, where the interviewees claimed similar levels of safety. "It's okay," one interviewee affirmed when asked about sleeping on trains in China. She continued, "Even somebody will knock you and remind you you should go off the station." The interview concluded with a strong assertion that "China is also a safe country."The video, uploaded on July 4, 2025, has garnered significant attention, with over 6,800 views. However, comments on the video indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers expressing skepticism about the comparisons made, particularly regarding China's safety.

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