Is Japan Really Safe For Solo Travelers?

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[@HarosOfStyx]

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[@amystarke3317]

American woman, in my 60s. Have made 3 solo trips to Japan. Easy peasy.

[@SatisfactionVIP]

no cap?

[@user-xh4mj6eu3k]

i did as well last November as a solo black woman in my 60s. planning to go bac love it

[@hanglee5586]

I have cerebral palsy and I spent 4 days in Narita alone. Was fun and safe.

[@user-vl2wb7cz1h]

Whats cerebal palsy?

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[@hanglee5586]

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@@user-vl2wb7cz1h A condition that effects the cerebral cortex in the brain affecting how someone can is able to move their body, limiting its function to various degrees. Its a physical disability

[@balthasargelt4098]

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[@gordonbgraham]

It's safer than most countries, but it's not "absolutely" safe...no country is

[@xcazuAllyx]

I’ve been rolling the idea of traveling to Japan around in my brain for years and I’d even started learning Japanese over a year ago, but I’d been so nervous about traveling alone. Seeing this video has really given me the push I needed to finally make those plans! Thank you for this!

[@Joyful_Irina]

I can relate to that. 🙏

[@PizzaCome]

I've been in your shoes as well. I would just say do it. I know saying it and doing it is totally different. But you have to take the leap but you would enjoy yourself in japan. I finally travel internally by myself and I enjoyed my stay in japan.

[@bigpapa870]

I'm in my 15 day solo travel in Japan now, been waiting for this time for years, I'm just gonna tell you, it's totally worth it

[@ciello___8307]

Honestly its a good country to solo travel. Its convenient and violent crime is low. Just do your research and brush up on some language!

[@nolisarmiento1719]

you don't really need to learn Nihongo in order to get around in Japan ... not unless you want to go to some small towns in the countryside...and yes Japan is really safe even for women solo travelers

[@mattcharles8240]

Solo travelling is the best. It forces you to interact more with new people, instead of travelling with girlfriend/boyfriend or friend, where you tend to keep to each others company more. I've done most my travelling with others but look forward to more solo travel in the future. Definitely Japan is one of the safest places to do so.

[@sxteya]

What about solo leveling? 😏

[@Angell_Lee]

Indeed, I feel especially as solo traveller and even more if you're a women, making your research of the place on how safe it is by looking at other traveller reviews is so important, also I recommend getting some tours with hotel pick-up/drop off, since the guide will give you a layer of protection and you can unwind even more, to avoid getting out late, unless you have booked a tour who will drop you off, to not be afraid to walk away from people with no thank you and a smile while not looking at them, you don't owe nothing to nobody and to *always* listen to your intuition. I've been solo travelling for years and love it as well, you just have to be aware of those things to not be naive, since they prey on the naive. Blessings xo

[@Arcessitor]

@@Angell_LeeOr just don't take the risk if you're a woman?

[@devilslayer3548]

@@Angell_Leeit can be dangerous for both genders it not really a man or woman thing

[@inquisitvem6723]

@@sxteyaI plan to travel solo now. It’s good to hear but I tend to shy away from people who don’t speak English

[@grbapkr]

My cousin from osaka is coming on tuesday. She does not speak English. She is staying for a month!! I speak very little Japanese. I am half but never learned 😢 We should have so much fun. Taking her to Las Vegas!!!❤ fir a week

[@SLICKOMODE]

Have fun! And be safe ❤

[@MannyV1022]

I went on my own solo trip to Japan back in December 2023. It was amazing and it was my first time going on a solo trip abroad. I was there for 10 days, and thanks to the Shinkansen, I visited both the Kansai and Kanto regions.

[@inquisitvem6723]

How long did you stay in those regions?

[@amysscentsandsongs7909]

This was such an exciting video. You captured the enthusiasm of these people so well. You always ask the questions that we want to hear and are so kind and respectful. I loved your channel - thank you for all your hard work to share your beautiful country with us.

[@Angell_Lee]

Takashi what a beautiful awesome channel you have, it's premium content! Thank you so very much xo

[@white.berry_cgi]

Japan has to be safe. It's literally the most orderly society.

[@mjmikaelson]

Great episode! Thank you for sharing Takashii! 😊

[@tacitusromanus8239]

I just returned a week ago from a 19 day solo trip to Japan. I felt safe. The Japanese people were wonderful- welcoming, caring, and friendly.

[@takashiifromjapan]

Thank you for watching! I’m going to release my Tokyo guidebook in 48 hours! I will let you know on KZbin post when I release it!

[@Yamato-tp2kf]

On which neighborhood did you made these interviews??? Because I want to visit there, looks very interesting that shotengai for example

[@Steve-id5qx]

I love these videos! I feel like I learn so much from hearing these opinions. I would be very interested in a video on your own thoughts about your recent US travels.

[@yakeelyn]

😃😃😃Takashi!! I enjoy these videos. So much you find out. Thank you for doing this

[@TheHobieLandrithSociety]

Please produce a video discussing the topic of the great game of baseball in Japan. Many would find that topic very interesting and the season will start soon. It is a sport that has transcended the cultures of America and Japan. I don't know if you are an enthusiast of the sport, but it is a passion shared by many around the world. Shohei Ohtani is currently the highest-compensated athlete on the planet and global interest in baseball has grown outside of our two countries, the Caribbean, and Central America. The success of the WBC has provided data to prove my opinion.

[@mohammedibrahim42]

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[@englanders8396]

Yes, a very safe and helpful place. I love it here😊 Everyone is alway happy to try to help..,

[@echos9396]

Thanks for this video as I will also be solo traveling to Japan in May for the first time from New Jersey so thank you!!

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The information on Mobal eSim was great, thank you. I am travelling to Japan next month and was looking into what my options are regarding that.

[@michaelhockus8208]

another great video Takashii!

[@jenniferbishopyoga1349]

TAKASHii you make my day every time I watch one of your clips- thank you for sharing your culture in such an open-hearted way!!!❤

[@takashiifromjapan]

Oh thank you so much 🙏

[@Joyful_Irina]

I think the parts where people were saying that we should research about the country first and go with the flow can apply for anywhere you go. That's what I did when I first traveled abroad by myself in Italy and it helped me a lot especially since I didn't know how to speak their language ( just some words). If I go to Japan I'd definitely do my research especially if I want to visit unique places. Great interview!

[@happymonsterr]

I'm going to Japan for a month in October and this really eased my mind.

[@irh1738]

Epic

[@makotonarukami7468]

Was going in October but changed to November. Tokyo for 2 weeks.

[@elroyvanderley6460]

This was really helpful. Some of the people solo travellers are so young! So cool of them. Might have to visit soon!

[@ashVGF]

Great video as usual! AirBnB vs Hotel would be an interesting and useful topic.

[@vasilikonstan]

What an awesome video! You did such a great job on this. I love your channel so much. ...I've had 2 two-week solo trips in Japan over last few years and can't wait to go back again 🇯🇵

[@markwong85]

I am actually doing a solo-travel to Japan next January and will be travelling to Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. I'm very nervous but these videos are very helpful. Thank you!

[@HappyEnergyJourney]

Great video! I also enjoyed visiting Tokyo as a solo traveler! Very doable and enjoyable!!

[@karenvallee7501]

I love your topics and interviews. I've learned so much ❤

[@wakizashithecaster]

I've been in Japan last autumn. It was awesome!!!!

[@marekofo]

Thank you for your videos! These videos come in handy because i'm going to japan for 2 months in July and august and it makes me learn a lot beforehand. So thank you!

[@HD-hg8mw]

I want to go solo traveling in Japan again! I traveled solo to Japan last December 2019 for a week and I didn’t have any problem. Thank you for this video!

[@nycjanedoe]

Good one! Very informative. Thank you. I would really like to live in rural Okinawa for a year, and too, I'm not sure where to begin or what kind of visa to get. I would not be working or studying, only residing for the year and enjoying. I would like to take photography and tour on my Honda Monkey bike. I would definitely be on a modest budget, so a little house for rent somewhere would be ideal. I'm not sure where to even begin looking for a place like that, or whether such thing exists at all at a cost I could afford, and too, I'd like to try to make it happen.

[@stinkydiz]

took a solo travel to another state last year to prep myself for an eventual solo travel to Japan, even more excited to go now after watching this video. thanks!

[@HereForToday42]

good idea!

[@Preschool4yo-7yo]

Thanks for a variety of nationalities at once space. ❤3rd weekend of February.

[@Siuyendiana]

Hi Takashii. Saw the video in KZbin TV. Love the video. Excellent😊👍🏻🇯🇵. All people you interviewed love 🇯🇵😊

[@leosuwandi7005]

Good thing you made this video, i will do some solo traveling in Japan next month... From Hiroshima, Himeji, Nagoya and Tokyo

[@localbraddah07]

Thank you Takashii for another fantastic video!!!

[@pest174]

My personal advice for solo travel in Tokyo: there's a ton of cults roaming around, so be a little careful if an overly friendly English speaking Japanese person approach you. Also, don't go drinking alone. Especially at "snack" bars. I got scammed. Drugged me then called the cops and claimed I trespassed. I had to pay a few thousand dollars for them to drop the charges.

[@PickleRicksFATASSCOUSIN]

yo wtf, they did all of that then played victim? Sad. LMAO

[@pest174]

@@PickleRicksFATASSCOUSIN yeah, look up "rip-off" bars.

[@QueenDany69]

love ur vids ! keep it goin!!!!

[@brunomayoria6322]

This was a great video for me. I just booked my first trip to Japan this summer and all of this gave me support and ideas for visiting. Thank you!

[@MetalockieMusic]

Ordering a ticket soon as well

[@noripee8278]

Coming here in summer 🥵？

[@runhigh123]

summer in Japan is hot and humid (early summer has rainy season) so be mentally prepared, but other than that it's really a great place, I wish you have a great time.

[@ManachanJapan]

For Shinjuku station, it's not that difficult. It's just become more of a nuisance ever since the direct connection between Keio/Odakyu/JR has been abolished 2-3 years ago. Just remember: Odakyu line, Keio line is on the West Side. If you want the Keio New Line, take South exit. For Shopping and Kabukicho, it's East side; business and a couple of huge electronic stores as well as Keio/Odakyu department store on the West. If you come by Fukutoshin line on Sanchome station, you will arrive below Marui department store, but can get to Kabukicho easily by following the signs to ISETAN exit (a department store). Marunouchi line has 3 stations, Nishi- Shinjuku (west side), shinjuku (below east exit) and Sanchome (same as Fukutoshin line). The only difficult in my opinion is Oedo line. The Nishiguchi station actually connects to the passageway between East and West exit, so for East side use this. The Shinjuku one is on the South side, alongside the Keio New line station. It is also not advised to use Shinjuku line, as it is also below South exit.

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[@Jobe-13]

Really nice interviews. The guy who drew out a map of the train station for himself is pretty wise. The tattoo on one of the other interviewees looked so cool.

[@Haileycartero]

Can’t wait for the day I finally make it to Japan 😊

[@SatisfactionVIP]

same

[@TriangleChoke831]

As someone that will be traveling solo in Japan soon, the timing of this video couldn't have been better.

[@arvohyvarinen4975]

where u goin?

[@Grigoris_04]

Facts me aswell gonna be nice

[@gumerzambrano]

I just got back from my month long trip to Japan (first time) and I loved it! I also flew ZipAir from LA. Everything is so much cheaper than back home. I could eat around $20 a day most days and I split hotels so mine were generally $30-50 after split. I can't wait to come back again.

[@thinkingagain5966]

What do u mean by split hotels?

[@Shaunashares]

Lovely video ❤

[@roodleypoodleydoodley]

i solo traveled for 2 1/2 weeks around tokyo, hokkaido, kyoto, and osaka last year! its legit so safe. even as a guy, id never think to walk the streets alone at night drunk in LA but in japan it was totally fine

[@Azrael-xl3jl]

Thank you Takashi for your videos. It really helps me. I am a Swede and me and my friend are going to Japan for the first time in May, for 3 weeks. We thought May was a good month to travel there but did not realized that 黄金週間 existed. We found out by watching your video with Quinlan (GoNorthJapan)😂We need to book hotel really soon.

[@greendro6410]

This was a nice video 🙂

[@stojjjski]

Go takashi! I love seeing Australians in the videos

[@mounananai2345]

This is so useful! Thanks again for another one of your amazing videos 👏

[@ruddiato]

Love your content

[@mariojsworld]

Great Japan travel interviews.

[@msseyer]

I went to Tokyo solo in April 2023 and felt super safe. I was only there for a week but man it was such an amazing place.

[@misosoup8030]

Thank you, Takashi. I enjoyed this video!👍🏼

[@julies8250]

What a wonderful video! Thank you Takashi! 🇮🇹

[@DuyDayRoi]

Love your video.

[@jtdx_]

Solo travelling in Japan is very easy and safe, I stayed for 3 months this past fall. Although my Japanese is intermediate level

[@Natural_Infinity]

as someone who just came back from my very first solo trip outside south east asia, i would say japan is super safe for solo ladies traveler!

[@MrShem123ist]

Thank you so much for this Takashi san. This video is a good help especially that were starting to plan our travel there in Japan soon. 素晴らしい！

[@SA-1976]

14 weeks and counting . CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@silentbutterbruh1641]

Pulling us closer to Japan one video at a time!

[@Animesrk]

Nice video bro

[@Jdjwjdjzbsjwbb]

I've solo travelled for two months from tokyo to kagoshima. Doesn't matter where i was. It was the most fun, safe and beautiful experience i have ever embarked on. Learn some japanese to make it even more worthful. Japanese people are so open to anyone especially if you can communicate. You make memories that will last a lifetime. 旅先で話したすべての素敵な人へ、 本当にありがとう ございました。感謝しています

[@Grigoris_04]

I'm coming to Japan aswell, from june to july 🤙🌸

[@juliagotesson9949]

yeah I recognize her with dark hair from Sweden, Nicole, she was on a Swedish tv show :)!

[@ShannonSaid]

Hi takashii, i know you said you have never been to a maid cafe- but i would love to know more about メイドきっさ / メードカフェ . [a Japanese English dictionary told me either of those mean ‘maid cafe’ - Thanks for making all of these videos💗

[@dgan2304]

I'm going to solo travel to Japan some day! I'm looking forward to it, I think I'll probably spend 2 weeks or maybe a month in Japan. It seems like such an interesting and unique place. I definitely want to learn more Japanese first so I can get the full experience though!

[@user-pr8kw6hd9z]

Ohhhhhhhh Thanks from Japan❤ I'm grad a fact you said you wanna learn Japanese☺️ Where are you from?

[@mizulightblue]

I can also say, as a woman, traveling solo in Japan is extremely safe. Feels very free and no other place on earth feels that amazing, free and safe

[@railwaypete]

Coming to Tokyo 3rd March until 7th March, I'm 65 from London, 1st time going abroad and on my own ! Would love an interview 😁👌

[@fatimaazzahra6672]

I love your video. I am from Indonesia. I was in Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka in 2019 with my friends, and i will back on January 2025 with kids to Osaka and Kyoto and I will come to Tokyo this time... I still aftaid of Tokyo bcause its a very big city with a complicated and confusing transportation... please make a video about the easiest way to go around in Tokyo. Thank you

[@bardzwart3683]

love your content!!!!

[@chantelllove9914]

Loved my solo visit to Tokyo and Kyoto Japan. I stayed for 12 days. The train system map looked more difficult than it really was. Figured it out after about day 3. Felt safe but encourage to be vigilant wherever you travel. My flight was pricey as I flew with Delta. Hotels were affordable in my opinion. Food was excellent. Stayed in Shinjuku but will not during my next visit. If you love action all night then stay there. I liked the Roppongi better for my taste. There was a tsunami warning when I was there but everyone carried on like normal.

[@RachelDavis705]

I went to Japan solo as a woman, and the only sketchy thing was black guys standing around in places like Shinjuku who spoke English and constantly tried to talk to me. I don't know what they wanted, but I don't think it was something good. I think they wanted to scam me or worse.

[@yo2trader539]

The Africans in Shinjuku Kabukicho either want to sell you something (not good), or scam you to work in places (not so good). Imagine growing up seeing Africans like that in Shinjuku, Chinese like that in Ikebukuro, or Kurds like that in Saitama. Can you understand why we develop stereotypes and feel disgusted by certain people?

[@jeffreygates5788]

I have had great times in japan ,i cant speak the language but we seem to communicate, with lots of laughter and mutual respect for each other , i am going solo for two months in 2025. Staying at Okinawa, Kyushu, , swimming ,fishing ,and forest bathing, lots of love to all ., the Aussie bloke

[@DiamondFlame45]

Traveling solo in Japan is definitely way safer than in the US that’s for sure! You don’t have to worry about a potential mass shooting.

[@spartanwarrior1]

Nah 😂

[@user-nb2qf5xc9d]

クマ🐻に間違えられて撃たれる以外に、一般人が銃撃される恐れはほとんどありません！😅

[@hannahkennelly6961]

I want to come someday!! Also want to go to the Akita school you mentioned!

[@BBAbest01]

12:46 I see what he's trying to do 😄 Ryuguji Ken

[@gigogigoaelo3098]

I'm Japanese, but I lived overseas half of my life. A group of Nigerians tried to scamm me and my friend in Harajuku once. At first they were kinda nice and we were talking in japanese, but when they started to insist too much I've started talking in english to them and straight up told 'em I was not goig to fall for their scam. Their faces were priceless.

[@akemiogata704]

I´ve been traveling through some countries, by far, Japan is the most safe of all.

[@StrollingArtist]

I pushed my friend to go to Japan solo. She doesn’t speak any Japanese or English and yet she managed to survive three times and spend time nicely, attended some gigs of our favorite musicians. Google translate rules! She isn’t good at entertaining herself and our way of traveling is different (like I would have experienced 10 times more than she did but it was her choice) but it’s absolutely safe and possible. It is the only foreign country she’s ever visited

[@justvibes810]

I traveled solo in India and traveled to Japan with my son and both times I had to interact with locals a lot since I was the only adult and it's both intimidating and fantastic when you are pushed out of your comfort zone to speak with strangers all day long. I found people in Japan to be extremely helpful even if you don't speak Japanese. Google translate is a godsend and I had whole conversations with people using the app. I also said sumimasen a lot (which roughly translates to pardon me/excuse me) and that was enough to get me through every situation I found myself in. I would suggest getting out of the mindset of sightseeing and just enjoy walking around, the street life is so interesting. One of my favorite moments was seeing very young children, like 6 or 7 years old, walking home solo from school.

[@Ninjahavok]

Another great vid! Good job Takashii, these videos help me prepare for my trip to Japan

[@matthewjay660]

Takashii-kun, I complement you in your use of English idioms in your advertisement: it's a breeze, it's a piece of cake. Brother, you've been studying 📚. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I'm a language teacher 👨🏻‍🏫. 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵

[@WiiSpiela]

I solo traveled to Tokyo last year and I will do it again this year.

[@rakdurrre]

I have travelled alone in Japan extensively back around 2013-15. I can't recommend it enough. But I'd say stay away from cities - the best parts are elsewhere. Have a rough itinerary that give you some kind of direction, but then don't hesitate to change when you see another intriguing place or path. Getting lost in Japan gave me my best travel experiences.

[@hollyxytphh]

I am a woman who has been doing solo traveling to Japan for 20+ years having visited from Okinawa to Hokkaido and I’d say most of the time it’s very safe but it’s best to possess a little bit of Japanese understanding cos in some urgent circumstances the knowledge would be handy and yes using google translate is helpful if your Japanese isn’t fluent enough but most importantly follow their rules and be aware of drunken men cos they can be very aggressive and also do not expect Japanese to be very proactively helpful. One more tip, always have a back up travel route/plan in case the main one has broken down/delayed/ for whatever reason cos they are very common especially if your trip involves a lot of traveling…

[@inquisitvem6723]

That young lady makes a great point. Don’t get complacent in other parts of the world traveling solo just because you felt so safe in Japan.

[@makotonarukami7468]

Exactly, just travel in Japan. (I don't ever see myself solo traveling anywhere else.)

[@mattAKB48]

Many thanks for this new information. I'm excited about arriving 1st March for a month and love Japan so much. No were is safe in the world today sadly, but so long as your careful and aware of the risks, as we all are today due to the multitude of scams and an increase in violence in every country,then you should be safe. UK born, in my opinion japan is my most favourite country in the world, the cleanest and most friendly. Beautiful architecture, Beautiful people and Beautiful rich history. I've made friends and this is my 4th return. I will holiday no where else now.

[@jackiemacdonald7212]

Was in Tokyo for the 1st time with my Friend in October 2023, I was overwhelmed with all the Trains & Walking I just Followed my Friend I Felt Safe in Japan I live in America, California

[@MsBrooklyn11232]

Many people have said that Japan is safe for solo traveling. I definitely want to solo travel to Japan. 🤗

[@Serveck]

it was a blast! i felt like i was at home

[@rietzhu]

Hello Takeshi!

[@kigas24]

Went to Tokyo by myself last November...felt safer there than at home 😆

[@wbwright79]

i personally believe that Japan was the safest (and most crime free) country i've ever traveled to. and i've traveled a good deal.

[@namogel67]

I just did 6 weeks in Japan solo and i never even thought of feeling unsafe. Japanese people are more beautiful, kind and good natured than they know. My 7th trip and I'll be back later this year.

[@FredrikSvensson1979]

I've been to 69 different countries so far, mostly traveling alone. Japan was probably the safest one of them all. I can't even really come up with something that I would have to worry about in Japan that would'nt be worse somewhere else.

[@Laura-iw6sx]

I solo traveled Japan for a month, it's very safe! (I'm an Italian girl)

[@manny7662]

Any recommendations?

[@Laura-iw6sx]

Be polite, respectful and enjoy your trip!

[@strafeeto]

Where did you stay and how much was your hotel/room?@@Laura-iw6sx

[@giuseppe3010]

Excellent video..... DOMO ARIGATOU... SAYONARA !!

[@DanielleBaylor]

I've always wanted to solo travel, but admittedly being black and a woman I've been nervous. Its barely safe to travel around US alone 😅. This is encouraging though. I'll be coming with my kid though when I do finally make it. Saving up now and studying ❤

[@kevinconnor3187]

I think it would be a trip of a lifetime to visit Japan.