{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/japan/sony-music-entertainment-japan","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T23:37:21.807Z","place":{"city":"Sony Music Entertainment Japan","country":"Japan","countryCode":"JP","lat":35.688795,"lon":139.734537},"safety":{"score":92,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":97,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":93,"travellerSentiment":{"score":89,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Travelers overwhelmingly report feeling safe and secure in Japan, with a strong sense of personal safety even when walking alone 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":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":87,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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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":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Sony Music Entertainment Japan is located in a very safe environment.","summary":"Japan, and Tokyo specifically, consistently ranks among the safest destinations globally, with extremely low crime rates. While the general environment is secure, travelers should be aware of potential scams and environmental factors.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Robbery and mugging are extremely rare in Japan, including in Tokyo."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing is rare but can occur in crowded tourist hotspots and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Chiyoda"],"avoidAreas":["Kabukicho (higher incidence of scams and potential for illicit activities)"],"scams":["Sophisticated extortion scams in entertainment districts","Scams using social media","Fake religious donations","Japan Rail Pass scams","Photo scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Chiyoda","level":"safe","note":"Central business and government district, very low crime."},{"name":"Shinjuku","level":"caution","note":"Busy entertainment and business hub; be aware of potential scams and solicitations, especially at night."},{"name":"Shibuya","level":"caution","note":"Popular shopping and entertainment area; watch for pickpockets in crowded areas."},{"name":"Kabukicho","level":"avoid","note":"Known entertainment district with a higher incidence of scams and potential for illicit activities; exercise extreme caution or avoid."},{"name":"Roppongi","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife district popular with foreigners; be aware of potential overcharging and scams."}]}}