A trend is emerging in Japan where parents are opting for their kids to participate in extracurricular activities that do not require parental transportation. This is seen as a step towards independence for kids, and a means for parents to save time and resources. The practice is becoming more widespread, likely driven by an increasingly busy lifestyle and desire to cultivate self-reliance skills among children from a young age.

Japan is a country with a strong focus on education and children's holistic development, including extracurricular activities. The declining birth rate and rapid aging of the population mean fewer parents-raising-children households. Thus, there are demands for solutions that reduce parents' burden and promote children's independence. This trend shows society's willingness, particularly among urban parents, to adopt innovative methods for the benefits of children and themselves.

In contrast, in the US and EU, there's a high reliance on parental transportation for children's activities, often due to farther distances and safety concerns. However, some similarities can be noted. The rise of rideshare apps for children in the US mirrors Japan's trend, showing a similar desire to lessen parents' transportation duties.