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Staying safe

• •Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with crime rates significantly lower than that of most countries.
• •Kōban (交番), usually translated as police boxes, can be found in nearly every neighborhood, identified by a flashing red light.
• •Report any thefts or lost items at the kōban.
• •To call the police in an emergency, dial 110 (110番 hyakutoban).
• •Crimes and scams: Street crime is extremely rare, even for female travellers roaming the streets alone late at night, but it is still no excuse to ditch your common sense.…

Staying healthy

• •Japan is a country obsessed with cleanliness and health hazards are few and far between. Food hygiene standards are very high and there are no communicable diseases of significance.
• •Tap water is safe and of good quality throughout the country.
• •If you do become ill with a cold or other sickness, purchase a mouth-covering, cloth surgical mask.
• •Second-hand smoke used to be a massive issue in Japan, but public transport, public buildings and most offices are now smoke-free, with increasing numbers of cities banning smoking entirely outside designated smoking areas.
• •Despite the name, Japanese encephalitis has been virtually eradicated from Japan.
• •Healthcare: Medical facilities in Japan are on par with the West, and the better known hospitals are usually equipped with the most cutting edge medical technology.