"Old Enough" on Netflix popularised that idea. Based on my own experience living in Japan it's more common in smaller communities and I certainly haven't seen i

"Old Enough" on Netflix popularised that idea. Based on my own experience living in Japan it's more common in smaller communities and I certainly haven't seen it much here in Tokyo. As a recent father I'm still pondering what I should do. I used to take trips to town on my own as young as eight and I soon gained a strong sense of independence which I value. But that was in New Zealand where what they call a city isn't remotely comparable to a metropolis like Tokyo. Safety wouldn't be a concern but it would be easy to get lost for hours.