The figure apparently reflects a decrease in the number of preschool children, stemming from the country’s low birth rate. Read more
The House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill aimed at boosting measures to tackle the country's declining birthrate. Read more
The House of Representatives special committee on Thursday approved a bill aimed at boosting measures to tackle Japan's declining birthrate. Read more
Japan's Children and Families Agency has yet to fulfill its initial aims of exercising leadership over child-related policies and breaking down sectionalism among government bodies, one... Read more
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill that aims to protect young children from sexual assault by requiring those seeking employment in fields involving children to undergo background checks... Read more
All households will be able to send their children to nursery for a set amount of hours per month starting in the fiscal year beginning April 2025, the Children and Families Agency announced... Read more
Japan's planned version of Britain's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will keep sex offense records beyond the previous 10 years, according to sources. Read more
In an effort to prevent cases of sexual assault against children, Japan is working to create a screening system for people looking to work in jobs that interact closely with younger people. Read more
The number of child abuse cases in Japan rose 11,510 in fiscal 2022 from the previous year to 219,170, government data shows. The number of cases handled by child consultation centers nation... Read more
