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Do kids go missing in Japan?
This article discusses the issue of missing children in Japan, including the causes, number of reported cases, how they are investigated, and what steps are taken to prevent child abduction. According to the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan, there were 1,157 reported cases of missing children in 2019 alone and only about 20% were solved. Causes range from parental neglect or abuse to abduction by strangers or family members. Parents can take proactive steps such as educating kids about safety measures and setting up safety plans with them to help keep their kids safe.