Re:Don’t Talk to Police
by lepus on Saturday June 17, 2023 @02:47PM
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Just one example is it's the norm to ask police for directions in Japan.
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You need to carry a passport if you're a tourist in Japan. Although I did forget once and nobody cared, it isn't guaranteed.
Police in Japan also go door-to-door introducing themselves to residents, gathering basic info (what is your job, how many people living here, etc), sharing details about recent crime in the neighborhood, etc. [1] While it is supposedly voluntary, I think just about everyone complies.
I personally have always played along as the police are always very friendly when making rounds, and wish to maintain that friendly relationship. I also consider myself a beneficiary of the low crime rates here, and consider participation to be a civic responsibility.