Despite its reputation for being a safe country, Japan still has pickpockets. According to the National Police Agency, there were 10,357 pickpocketing incidents reported in 2019. Pickpockets in Japan tend to target crowded places such as train stations, shopping malls, and tourist attractions. They often work in groups and use distraction techniques to steal from their victims. The Japanese police take pickpocketing seriously and have implemented measures to combat it. Tourists and locals alike should take precautions to prevent becoming victims of this crime.