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Why do small children in Japan ride the subway alone? (www.economist.com)
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[โ€“] Mannimarco 6 points 3 weeks ago

Because they have places to be?, what a silly question

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Because it's safe and children are taught how to navigate the subway.

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