The proliferation of mobile phones gives children a sense of security that they can call for help if anything happens. This has led ordinary kids to roam about. To avoid further tragedies, facilities

430,000? Divide that by 365 days.

1,178 per day...which is probably late evening to early morning. I think the numbers are wrong.

The problem is CLEARLY parenting, rather lack of it!

The phones just allow them to congregate, DEAL with the problem NOT the symptoms!

To avoid further tragedies, facilities where children can go must be made available, even late at night.

They already have these, they're called "home"

Sounds like somebody wants to be in charge of a HUUUUUGE government boondoggle.

Young children should not, I repeat, should not be out late at night.

430,000 children loitering at night in urban areas were taken into custody in 2014.

This must include the teens who dress up like maids in Akihabara in an attempt to attract male customers .

Young children should not, I repeat, should not be out late at night.

And likewise, society shouldn't turn a blind eye to enjo kosai and all the other dirty scams involving minors that take place on the streets late at night.