{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/akihabara","updatedAt":"2026-10-29T00:30:36.768Z","place":{"city":"Akihabara","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":35.69848,"lon":139.77254},"safety":{"score":94,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":98,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":95,"travellerSentiment":{"score":92,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Travelers consistently report feeling very safe in Tokyo and Akihabara, with a strong sense of security even at night.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":90,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":96,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":92,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":96,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":90,"display":"90 / 100 (Very Positive)","year":null,"score":90,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Earthquake","severity":"green","title":"earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:41.356km) in Japan 28/10/2026 15:07 UTC, 100 thousand in MMI V.","distanceKm":84}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Akihabara is very safe for visitors, with risks primarily related to petty scams and environmental factors rather than violent crime.","summary":"Japan, and Tokyo specifically, maintains an extremely low crime rate, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While Akihabara is generally safe, visitors should be aware of potential scams targeting tourists and exercise caution in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery are exceptionally rare in Akihabara and Tokyo."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Pickpocketing is rare but can occur in very crowded tourist spots; maintain basic awareness."},"safeAreas":["Chiyoda Ward (Central Tokyo)","Taito Ward (Includes Asakusa)"],"avoidAreas":["Shinjuku (especially Kabukicho)","Roppongi"],"scams":["Overpriced electronics or services","Street touts offering dubious deals"],"zones":[{"name":"Akihabara","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe, but be aware of potential pickpocketing in crowded areas and specific nightlife-related scams."},{"name":"Chiyoda Ward (Central Tokyo)","level":"safe","note":"Includes Akihabara, but central business and government areas are very safe."},{"name":"Taito Ward (Includes Asakusa)","level":"safe","note":"A popular tourist area with a low crime rate."},{"name":"Shibuya","level":"caution","note":"Known for crowds, increasing risk of pickpocketing and potential for nightlife scams."},{"name":"Shinjuku (especially Kabukicho)","level":"avoid","note":"Kabukicho area has a higher concentration of nightlife-related scams and touts."},{"name":"Roppongi","level":"avoid","note":"Known for nightlife and associated risks of scams and overcharging."}]}}