Melanie, a friend and I went to lunch today. Since she is Japanese I ask her a lot (maybe too many) questions. When we were walking back to the bus stop I asked her about the security that stands on three of the street corners in the area. She told me that on the top floor of a building there is a place where people bet on motorcycle races. It is one of three forms of gambling legalized by the gov't. The men have a tendency to drink and get how people do when they've had too much. When they come out of the building, sometimes they 'cause trouble so the security is there to keep them out of the street or bothering others.
A few months ago I went to this building because there is a Daiso (¥100 store) inside. I felt uncomfortable about the security guard. The building was creepy inside and there were strange people standing outside the elevators. I didn't feel unsafe, just odd.
Now I know why. It's amazing what your feelings can tell you if you listen.
I would feel more insecure if there wasn't security!
ReplyDeleteI would think at certain times of the day it would feel safer.
Grandma