My friend showed me this podcast episode [1] about a Japanese TV show where young kids embark on their first independent errands. The episode discusses how a mi

My friend showed me this podcast episode [1] about a Japanese TV show where young kids embark on their first independent errands. The episode discusses how a mix of street design, neighborhood groups, and school policies make many Japanese neighborhoods safe enough for children to “navigate under their own power” to schools and stores. [1]: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/first-errand/ https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/first-errand/