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Its great to read all your experiences on Japan. I have been to Japan maybe more than 9 times since I was a kid. I have relatives there in Kobe and Osaka. To the people out there still questioning about going, Let me tell you will have the time of your lives!!! I probably visit Japan every 1.5 to 2 years and have NEVER got bored of it. There is always something to do or see. In all honesty the cars would make up only 20% of what Japan had to offer to me, there is ALOT more to Japan than that. Make sure to take over a "decent" amount of cash if you plan on going as certain things are not all that cheap... Such as transport but you certainly get what you pay for, the trains and buses come EXACTLY on time, to the minute.
What about the gangs!!! I couldnt believe what I saw!!! I can honestly tell you that I have NEVER seen any gangs in any of my visits... maybe because I didnt visit the rough areas, but as someone said, let them do there business and you do yours simple as that.
Safety? It has to be one of the safest places on earth. everyone is welcoming to you and since your a Gaijin there sometimes tend to be alot more friendlier towards you. You CAN walk down the street at 3am and not worry about whos following you or if some pricks going to rob you, just the ocasional glance from someone wondering what a Gaijin is doing walking down the street of his neighbourhood!!!
Well thats what I have to say about Japan and my experiences. I will try and post some of my pics if I can find any...