Japan is experiencing an increase in child drownings, particularly during the critical period of late afternoon and early evening, dubbed as the "witching hour". The article details crucial safety tips for parents and caregivers to avoid such tragic occurrences, including constant vigilance, learning and imparting swimming skills, as well as understanding the signs of drowning. The intent is to heighten public awareness and promote lifesaving habits.

In Japan, public safety, particularly child safety, is highly valued. The concept of "Itaikei" (a philosophy where the community as a whole supervises and cares for children) is deeply ingrained. Therefore, incidents like child drownings affect the collective morale and result in calls for greater vigilance and preventive measures.

In the US and EU, child safety and drowning prevention are taken seriously, with educational initiatives and campaigns aimed at promoting swimming ability and water safety. However, the communal responsibility aspect may not be as pronounced as in Japan.