The article examines the stand of Japanese society on the child welfare system, sparked by the recent child abuse allegations involving the former director Abe. Following the case, experts and critics have provided their viewpoints about the limitation of child protection facilities in Japan and policies in place to ensure child safety. The news follows the course of the ongoing investigations and public reaction.

Child welfare is a deeply rooted issue in Japanese society. While policies have been established to ensure child safety, the Abe case has exposed several flaws in these systems. In Japan, there is significant public interest in child welfare cases, especially involving public figures or institutions, leading to discussions on improving the existing system.

In comparison to the US or EU, Japanese child welfare systems are heavily bureaucratic and have restrictive procedures for intervention in cases of suspected child abuse. In contrast, the US and EU have more proactive approaches, with multidisciplinary teams working together to address such issues, and policies are consistently updated based on learnings from past cases.