This article explores the history of gun use in Japan, why police officers rarely carry guns while on duty, and how public safety is maintained without guns. It explains that the possession and sale of firearms has been severely restricted since the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and that this law still stands today. It also discusses cultural norms towards guns as well as government regulations which restrict access to firearms for all citizens including police officers, leading to a very low rate of gun ownership among civilians. Finally, it compares Japanese law enforcement agencies with those found in many other countries such as America and looks at how public safety is maintained without guns by emphasizing community policing strategies rather than relying solely on physical force or intimidation tactics when dealing with criminals or potential threats to public safety.