Statement:
You will be less safe in South Sudan than in Japan

In the Safest countries rating South Sudan holds position #157 ²⁰²² out of 161 and Japan is #10 out of 161 ²⁰²².
Position of South Sudan is worse than position of Japan.
Japan is leader of the "Safest countries" rating. In general, you can feel safe. But keep in mind to not be too relaxed. Criminal threats exist in each country, compared to South Sudan

Referencies:

1. Safest countries ²⁰²² by GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in ascending order.

   Japan	'Score' value is	1.34
   South Sudan	'Score' value is	3.18