In Japan, over 82% of elementary school kids walk to school completely on their own. No parents. No buses. No fear. You’ll see first graders crossing intersections, chatting with friends, and greeting neighbors, all before 8AM. Why? Because Japan is one of the safest countries on earth. Crime is rare, community trust is strong, and everyone takes responsibility for keeping the streets safe. In most countries, this would sound impossible, but here, it’s daily life. It’s what happens when a societ