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dalton99a

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7. "If you drop your wallet in Japan it will be returned" is not a myth:
Wed Jan 22, 2020, 03:32 AM
Jan 2020
It is often said that Japan is very safe and secure compared to the rest of the world. The country is one of a handful of places in the world where people feel safe enough to fall asleep on trains or at stations. These people may even leave their bags open or have their phones on their laps, however it is very rare for valuables to be stolen. When comparing Japan’s safety and security to other nations, the most notable example cited is “if you drop your wallet in Japan it will be returned.” This statement isn’t a myth! Let’s take a look to see why wallets get returned in Japan. ...

https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-akihabara/article-a0002489/

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