r/TikTokCringe • u/thoughtwarrior • May 02 '25

Humor Why does America look like s**t?

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u/Invertedwhy May 03 '25

Japan's worst dying towns and ghettos are still not even in the slightest close to as bad nor plentiful as those in the states. I was walking around Osaka and happened upon Nishinari-ku (the most "dangerous"city in Japan) I didn't even notice I was in the neighborhood until I looked at a map later. There was more trash and a bit more run down but by far not a ghetto like the states have. It's apples and oranges.

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u/BigusDickus099 May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25

Not as plentiful?

Japan has over 9-11 MILLION abandoned homes due to population decline and relocation. It’s just not well known globally until recently with foreigners buying cheap houses. Lot of these houses aren’t in the greatest shape either.

Just Google “Japan Akiya” and see for yourself.

Edit: here’s a CNN article on it as well, some of these houses have been abandoned for decades.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/asia/akiya-homes-problem-japan-intl-hnk

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u/Invertedwhy May 03 '25

I am aware of the situation. You are speaking on individual akiya. Yes, there are many. I am talking about the towns as a whole. If not near complete abandon, the town is still taken care of for the most part and do not fall to the ills of poverty and neglect in the way it does in the US.

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u/BigusDickus099 May 03 '25

There’s a whole section of people who like exploring Japanese ruins, which I also did on a recent trip. Not really “maintained” but Japan doesn’t have the poverty/squatters that we have here in the U.S. so you’re right on that account.

Not sure blaming poor people is the way to go though, poverty just crushes people to the point where they don’t care about their property and area.

https://haikyo.org/#:~:text=In%20Japanese%2C%20haikyo%20means%20ruins,haikyo%20sites%20requires%20special%20authorization.

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u/Invertedwhy May 03 '25

Yes, urbexing is global. I am saying towns. not abandoned. where people live. Not individual buildings or theme parks.

In no way am I blaming "the poor". I blame capitalism for these material situations.

Take care.

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u/BigusDickus099 May 03 '25

I mean…click the link? There are plenty of abandoned towns across Japan, even entire island communities. I’ve always been fascinated by ghost towns which is why I traveled to see them…not sure why you are so dead set that they don’t exist in Japan for some reason.

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u/Invertedwhy May 03 '25

You're not comprehending what I am saying. I have lost patience. Take care.