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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by dreamcompiler on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @09:39PM (#22061222)
I noticed this the last time I was in Tokyo. This is a place where if a stranger saw me drop cash on the sidewalk, they would hunt me down to return it. So what's the deal with all the umbrella locks? TFA explains it.
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Re:Why Japan is so successful at returning lost property by rnotaro on Thursday January 16, 2020 @03:29AM (#22062633)
I accidentally dropped many Yens coins in Tokyo last week and multiple individuals rushed to help me. I was literally shocked.

I also forgot my wallet with my passport beside an arcade game in Akihabara and someone found me inside the arcade to give it back to me before I even noticed it was lost.

Un-locked bikes, products outside of shops, etc.

Their "Trust" system is incredible. It would never work here in Canada.

I really enjoyed my 3 weeks in Japan.

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