It was a pleasant surprise to see parent-child affection manifested in a warm, natural way in public space. Sometimes, public display of genuine love and affection is like finding water in the desert.

While visiting Tokyo, I saw children going to school by themselves in a joyful manner. It seemed like they love school. While taking my morning walk :), I saw a child crossing the street (on the green light) joyfully (as if he was dancing and cheerfully humming a song at the same time).

Japanese families encourage children to go to school by themselves:

Many parents were riding their bikes with children in front (and sometimes in the back seat).

The Osaka (childless) bikers were brave, conquering the dark, some without lights and without reflective equipment, cutting their way through the streets and pavements, fearless.