Could it be that these kids are literally being followed by adults with cameras on them at all times? Could it be that they’re walking through cities where people don’t drive ford f15,000s 30 mph over the speed limit?
No, it must be because japan is “homogenized” and makes pedo porn
Nah, when I lived there it was very common to see young children on trains, busses, and walking by themselves with zero adult supervision. It is just socially acceptable for kids to be off doing their own thing at a very young age.
Also, not to go off at you personally but I think there’s something vaguely orientalist in the idea that Japan (or any other Asian country) does things to save face or whatever. Like we don’t look at dumb American high school sitcoms and talk about how Americans are sweeping school shootings under the rug because they’re saving face.
You’re right, that was a bad stereotype, sorry.