Childcare accidents in Japan continue to rise yearly due to a shortage of personnel. As this issue becomes increasingly prominent, government authorities and private institutions are looking for effective solutions to assure the safety of children. The increase in accidents has largely been attributed to understaffing and insufficient training within Japan's nursery facilities. The growing concern has prompted widespread discussions on Japan's childcare system and the need for urgent improvements.

Safety of children in care facilities is a major concern in Japan, where the number of dual-income households has been increasing due to economic trends. However, the lack of childcare staff and the imbalance between demand and supply pose significant issues. In Japan, social expectations of high-quality care and safety for children have created intense scrutiny of the current system and the government's role.

In comparison to the US or EU, both of which also struggle with adequate staffing in childcare facilities, Japan faces unique challenges due to its cultural expectation of high child safety. Whereas the US and EU tend to have more varied standards and regulations depending on individual states or countries, Japan’s population expects uniformly high-quality standards nationwide, which escalates the crisis amidst staff shortages.