An Indian woman living in Japan has shared a video about something seemingly ordinary that stood out to her – being able to step out for a walk at 11 pm without constantly worrying about her safety.
I mean, this is a very big deal. “I agree that Japan also has a hundred problems; it’s not like it’s perfect. But this particular problem is a very major issue, being a girl. Her video prompted reactions from social media users who resonated with the point she raised about safety and freedom of movement.
“So, it’s 11:00 at night, and I’ve come out for a walk here. Meaning, walking here, you don’t have to think about whether it’s 11:00 pm or 11:00 am, what might happen or what might not happen.
Coming from India, being a girl, this is a very big deal,” Sheetal said in the video. She clarified that she was not suggesting Japan was perfect or without its own problems, but said the feeling of being able to walk around at night without fear was something she particularly valued. So, this kind of luxury is a very big luxury—here, or in any country where women’s safety is really good,” she said. “This kind of freedom should be normal,” one person wrote. Another said, “Feeling safe outside at night is priceless.”
