Japan has a very low crime rate, especially when compared to other developed countries. In many western countries, parents have to worry constantly and cannot imagine letting their little ones out of their sight, even for a moment. But in Japan, it’s not that uncommon to see schoolkids or even toddlers roam freely around Japanese cities. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Japanese parents are less responsible, they simply trust the community and have more confidence in public safety. Because of this freedom, kids in Japan become independent and behave responsibly early on.