As the temperatures in Osaka take a sudden dip today, signaling a colder season ahead, I’d like to remind everyone visiting or residing in Osaka to stay warm and be well-prepared for the chill.
About a month ago, one of our Canadian clients experienced a distressing situation. She lost her wallet, which contained cash, credit cards, her ID, and house keys. She believed that she had forgotten it in a restroom and was convinced that someone might have taken the cash and discarded the rest, possibly even posing a threat to her home security due to the keys and address being together.
Fast forward to a month later, she joyfully informed me, “My wallet has been returned!”
In major Japanese cities like Tokyo and Osaka, it’s incredibly rare to hear about theft, even when personal belongings are lost. While it might take some time for lost items to be returned, especially if left in public spaces like stores, trains, or buses, it’s not uncommon for these items to find their way back to their owners.
In situations where a store’s lost and found becomes overwhelmed, staff members often hand over the lost items to the local police station. This can delay the return process, particularly if the owner forgets where they lost the item.
While incidents like ‘snatching’ do exist, unless it’s a case of outright theft or robbery, Japanese people often go out of their way to ensure lost items are returned to their rightful owners. It’s a level of honesty and civic responsibility that continues to amaze and reassure, both for locals and expats alike.
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