Some parents may have had to leave their child alone from this spring. The number of children who have been forced to leave alone is increasing.

Be careful while leaving school and check dangerous places on the way to school together. Be aware of avoiding places that are easy to enter and "places that are difficult to see" and being vigilant about guardrails and shrubbery in high traffic areas. If you are worried about your child's answering debut, you can contact the NHK newsroom on 08457 909090 or go to nhk.com/news.