This article compares the safety of Japan and Switzerland by looking at their historical overviews, security services, crime statistics, social attitudes towards safety, infrastructure for safety and emergency protocols. It was found that both countries have relatively low overall crime rates when compared to other industrialized nations worldwide with similar homicide rates. Additionally, both countries place high importance on individual responsibility when it comes to protecting oneself from potential harm or danger and have extensive systems designed specifically for protecting citizens from harm. Overall, it appears that Switzerland may be slightly safer than Japan when considering these factors together.