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@nankatsu
Tokyo makes me think of soaplands, maid cafes and love hotels!
@Charlie Thompson
I don't know of any Japanese person who claims to be religious.
They just do things like visit shrines, take part in matsuri etc... because everyone else does.
The influence of confucianism is very strong though, like in a lot of SEAsian countries.
There are plenty of people in this country who are honest and have respect and care for others - just not many in London!
And there are plenty of homeless people in Japan - look around bridges and parks.
Read "Dogs and Demons" by Alex Kerr. It helps reveal the reality behind the facade of Japan.
I agree it's a fascinating place, and I love it too, but it's not utopia!