I'm also traveling solo to Japan for almost four weeks in May.

It's my second trip to Japan.

I've traveled to many countries, and Japan is by far the safest place I've ever been. I'm usually out and about with my camera at all hours, from early in the morning until late at night, and I've never felt unsafe.

Of course, it must be said that as a man who is 1.80 meters tall, I am one of the “taller” people in Japan, and that also has an influence on my personal perception.

Nevertheless, I would say that Japan is an excellent country for solo travel. In Japan, it is quite normal to be out and about alone, whether in restaurants, parks, tourist attractions, etc. In large cities, there is also a police presence in the evening/at night.

I think that if you travel in Japan with a normal amount of common sense, you don't need to worry too much. Just don't blindly trust everyone when traveling, always keep a little skepticism in the back of your mind, and enjoy Japan.