Hapieldy
Where are the poor people in Tokyo?!
In many countries, the divide between the rich and the poor is disgustingly obvious. Ive noticed this in big cities like London, New York and Shanghai. You have clean, safe (rich) parts of the city and very deprived, neglected, crime ridden (poor) parts of the city. Of course, there is middle ground too, but the parts that are different are VERY different.
My question is: Where are the poor parts of Tokyo?! Do they even exist?
Tokyo is the first big city Ive noticed that doesn't seem to have an obvious divide. Some parts may be dirtier than others, but none seem to contrast as much as places like Compton and Beverly Hills, very poor and very rich parts of California (sorry, first example that came to mind). But I find it really hard to believe that there aren't any seedy, deprived parts in Tokyo simply because... it goes against geographical and sociological logic! Every large city thrives on the 'balance' of the rich and the poor. Yet I read a statistic that said 80% of people in Tokyo consider themselves middle class. How is that even possible?
I should explain that I havent been in Tokyo for very long, which may explain why I havent been to any 'poor' places yet. But if they're out there, I want to know where! And if not, I want to know why and how its possible.
Someone, please enlighten me.
To: Weird question asker
From Uncle Frank
You need "poor/homeless" people to have poor locations. For years since the colonel's KFC opened in Tokyo, you don't see poor or homeless people anymore. Next time you eat at KFC, check out the weird shape of their wings ,drumsticks, and thighs; something isn't right there??
Uncle Frank
