What do you feel like saying, right now?

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

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Hilarious! Do you ever think you’ll be able to speak Japanese like the guy in the video? I laughed so hard at that guy, lol.

The way they do things there with their money would be so frustrating. I can’t even imagine. And then to carry that much cash on you like that… I mean, that’s like telling someone “Hey, I have lots of cash on me, so please mug me!” I think I’d actually like the idea of the bills being different sizes, especially if I was a tourist or a new resident there. Know what I mean?

Hopefully I'll get there sooner or later.

Japan is an incredibly safe country, theft is extremely rare (outside of umbrellas and bikes). You could walk into a Starbucks, place a bag/jacket/laptop on a table and spend 5 minutes ordering a coffee or using the bathroom and your things will still be there.

I usually order my bills by amount, with the lesser value being first. Having several 1000 yen bills with a single 10,000 yen bill that sticks out a few centimeters will bug me.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Hopefully I'll get there sooner or later.

Japan is an incredibly safe country, theft is extremely rare (outside of umbrellas and bikes). You could walk into a Starbucks, place a bag/jacket/laptop on a table and spend 5 minutes ordering a coffee or using the bathroom and your things will still be there.

I usually order my bills by amount, with the lesser value being first. Having several 1000 yen bills with a single 10,000 yen bill that sticks out a few centimeters will bug me.

Hi!! Glad to see you're doing well and congrats on the marriage!

Japan is so safe! I was in Tokyo with my husband for work about ten years ago and loved it so much. I understand that little kids go out for errands on their own--I didn't see that happen, but I'd believe it!

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I wish the United States was low in crime like that. What’s their justice system like there? I’m just asking because I’m wondering how they have such low crime, unlike the U.S.

Well, the crime that does happen here is either "Man convicted of jaywalking, will pay fine." or something insane like the Kyoto Animation studio arson case.

Overall the justice system has a 98% conviction rate, because of how the laws are worded/enforced a lot of times they can hold you in jail and it's easier to confess, especially as a foreigner. I don't know too much about it as I am a good egg and do not want to face their wrath.

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Hi!! Glad to see you're doing well and congrats on the marriage!

Japan is so safe! I was in Tokyo with my husband for work about ten years ago and loved it so much. I understand that little kids go out for errands on their own--I didn't see that happen, but I'd believe it!

I personally haven't seen it, but I do see kids walking home from school/school clubs unsupervised. Because the population is so homogenous, and people are raised very similarly, it's okay to let your kid walk to school alone or run errands like going to the grocery store.

I'm not sure I would let my future kid do it, but maybe after a trial run or two I'd be okay with it.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Well, the crime that does happen here is either "Man convicted of jaywalking, will pay fine." or something insane like the Kyoto Animation studio arson case.

Overall the justice system has a 98% conviction rate, because of how the laws are worded/enforced a lot of times they can hold you in jail and it's easier to confess, especially as a foreigner. I don't know too much about it as I am a good egg and do not want to face their wrath.
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That’s really interesting. I think this country needs a total revamp on our justice system. It’s really sad who gets away and who doesn’t.

[cheerfulgreek]

WIFLSRN: I finally got away to the coffee shop so I could get some “me time” and some much needed, relaxing reading done. I haven’t even gotten a chance to start reading my book I got for Christmas.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

WIFLSRN: I finally got away to the coffee shop so I could get some “me time” and some much needed, relaxing reading done. I haven’t even gotten a chance to start reading my book I got for Christmas.

I SO needed that. Such a good book so far.

[Sciencewoman]

Which book is it?