What are some popular ongoing scams in Japan?

There are few scams I have seen in Tokyo. Most scams are using the same line: blatantly lying to trick you into giving them money, but some can get very dangerous where thugs are looking for a victim to rape. For tourists — the monk scam. read more

Japan might be the homeland of scams and scam artists. Confidence scams and those who perpetuate them are hugely popular in Japan. The reason for this is because most people in Japan are incredibly naive and slaves to order and regulation. It’s 99% normal, rule following Japanese and then all the sagishi, or con-men. read more

Generally, Japan is an incredibly safe country in which to travel—theft levels are low and crime is rare. You can avoid these scams by becoming familiar with some of the most common scams used in Japan. read more

This subreddit is for any and all looking to visit Japan — including those who have already been. Accounts less than a day old are blocked to reduce spamming The Common Sense rule: Obviously this sub is for talking about topics related to traveling in Japan. read more