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Anti-Kidnapping Phone For Japanese Kids

I think its a common sight in Japan to see very young kids travel alone on the streets without their parents. We have also seen Japanese variety shows where very young Japanese kids are allowed to go shopping by themselves. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any baddies around the neighbourhood.

And thus, KDDI is introducing a new cellphone device called 「mamorino(マモリーノ)」 that will help to prevent kids from being abducted by strange men. KDDI is partnering with SECOM to provide a GPS tracking system so that parents can keep constant track of their kids’ location.

Source: ITmedia

Its gonna be really tough now if any kid wants to skip classes and head over to the local arcade. Mommy is watching ^^

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2 Responses to Anti-Kidnapping Phone For Japanese Kids

  1. Densha Otoko says:

    Yes , Mommy is watching your every move .

    I remember my trip to Singapore and i have been warned by the taxi driver that there are hidden cameras all over Singapore . So I have to obey the rules like littering -3- .

    I literally am being watched whenever I go to Singapore .

  2. Hey, if the kid wants to sneak out then s/he could just leave it in the desk! :P