The above picture is a bus stop I saw while I was driving. You'll notice someone took the time to place two little stools next to the stop. The stools are not chained down, dirty, broken, vandalized and yet they still remain there. I dare you to put two stools next to a bus stop in the US and see if they're still there in pristine condition in two weeks.
Japan is unusal like that. No one really messes with things that don't belong to them. There's not a lot of randomized anger incorrectly directed. For example, people leave their flowerpots out next to busy streets and no one messes with their flowers, picks them or kicks the pot over. When I was living on base in Washington state, I planted flowers in my own front yard only to have someone pick them. All of them. I've even had doormats stolen. Additionally, everyone can tell a story of someone who had their Christmas yard decorations stolen.
Japan is a very safe place and I really enjoy that fact.
http://www.locoinyokohama.com
ReplyDeleteIt's a blog done by a black man that has lived in Japan for 8 years. It's interesting to read his take on being a black gaijin. Take a peek sometime when you find some time.
I just read it and it inspired me to finally write a post I've been meaning to write!! Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you enjoyed the read. He is an excellent writer, when his book comes out hard copy I intend on owning it.
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