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How many kids go missing in Japan?
This article examines the issue of missing children in Japan and the causes behind it. According to statistics from the National Police Agency (NPA), there were 4,926 reported cases of missing children in 2019 with 1,738 found alive and 3,188 still unaccounted for. Causes of missing children include poverty, mental health issues, substance abuse, bullying, peer pressure, parental neglect/abandonment. The Japanese government has implemented initiatives such as Operation Find and task forces to help locate lost children as well as private organizations providing support services. Parents can help prevent their kids from going missing by maintaining open communication and staying involved with their child's life.