Statement:
In general, people lives in Costa Rica are happier than in Japan

In the Happiness by country rating Costa Rica holds position #21 ²⁰²² out of 141 and Japan is #41 out of 141 ²⁰²².
Position of Costa Rica is better than position of Japan.

Referencies:

1. Happiness by country ²⁰²² by Sustainable Development Solutions Network

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Happiness score' in descending order.

   Costa Rica	'Happiness score' value is	6.58
   Japan	'Happiness score' value is	6.04