Japan raises alarm for pickpocket hotspots after 14 thefts in 7 months

Japan raises alarm for pickpocket hotspots after 14 thefts in 7 months

2025-08-11

Japan has issued a pickpocket warning for several tourist hotpots in Taiwan, amid an alleged uptick in thefts. So far this year, 14 pickpocketing incidents involving Japanese victims have been reported across the entire country. Japan’s de facto embassy warns travelers to stay on high alert at four locations in particular: night markets, Jiufen, Yongkang Street and Zhongshan Shopping District. Taiwan’s police says it will ramp up awareness campaign and crackdowns.

Watch out for pickpockets! This striking warning was posted on the official website of Japan’s de facto embassy in Taiwan. It alerts tourists of an uptick of theft at top tourist sites in the country, calling out several places by name: night markets, Jiufen, Yongkang Street and Zhongshan Shopping District. It urges travelers to zip their bags and wear them in front of the body. If you do get robbed, go straight to the police.

It sounds troubling… are people that scared?

Japanese tourist
You feel really safe traveling in Taiwan. It’s a great place to visit.

Japanese tourist
Taiwanese people are so kind. It’s a fantastic travel destination.

Japanese tourist
We think very safety.

We asked a couple of tourists and they all gushed about how safe Taiwan is.

Japanese tourist
Taiwan is an incredibly safe country. I’ve never felt worried about being pickpocketed here. I’ve visited several times and it’s never been an issue. Everyone is super friendly.

South Korean tourist
It’s safe. It’s clean. Very clean.

According to the Criminal Investigation Bureau, from January to July this year, there have been 14 theft cases involving Japanese victims in Taiwan. Most of them were in tourist streets, commercial areas, night markets and public transport in Taipei and New Taipei. The police says it will roll out stronger anti-pickpocket awareness campaigns in high-risk areas and crack down on pickpocket rings and repeat offenders.

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#pickpocket #taiwan #travel #traveltip #tourism #warning

日台協會提醒遊客注意點名"永康.中山.九份"扒手多

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日本台灣交流協會日前在官網上公告，台灣最近觀光景點，頻頻發生日本遊客被偷竊事件。還點出四個景點，包含九份、永康商圈、中山商圈和各大夜市。實際到永康街詢問日本遊客，他們都說台灣非常安全，適合旅遊。警方則表示會加強巡邏與防竊宣導。

日本台灣交流協會上，黑底紅字標題，要遊客慎防扒手。文中提到，最近台灣的觀光景點，頻頻發生偷竊事件，而且還直接點出幾個地點，包含夜市、九份、永康街以及中山商圈。要日本遊客務必拉上包包的拉鏈，並且放在身體前方。還提醒遊客如果真的遇到偷竊，要馬上到派出所求助。

不過實際到永康街詢問...

[[日本遊客]]
“台灣是讓人非常安心的地方，很適合旅行。”

[[日本遊客]]
“台灣人非常溫暖，是很適合旅行的。”

[[日本遊客]]
“我覺得這裡是非常安全的。”

實地訪問，幾乎來台旅遊的日韓旅客，都大讚台灣很安全。

[[日本遊客]]
“台灣是一個非常安全的國家，我從來沒有擔心過，來這邊會遇到扒手，我來過這裡好幾次了，都沒有遇到偷竊的問題，大家都非常友善。”

[[韓國遊客]]
“很安全也很乾淨。”

刑事局統計，今年以來截至七月，日籍人士在台遭竊14件，多發生在台北、新北的老街、商圈、夜市及大眾運輸工具。警方也會針對高風險區加強防竊宣導，也會統合資源，聚焦扒竊集團與慣竊案件。

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