An attraction of Kumamoto is its safety, particularly for children. When my kids were growing up, even though their cram school abutted Kumamoto’s red-light district, I had no qualms about their commuting alone. They could roam the entire city freely.
But that doesn’t mean the city is entirely risk-free. Sadly, a Kumamoto government worker has been arrested for sexual relations with a 16-year old girl. Talk with your children. (Tip o’ the hat to Jay Onyskin, and visit his cafe/bakery, Out of Step! - link here: https://www.facebook.com/outofstepbagels/ ) - William
