Japan background check mark for people working with children unveiled

The government agency overseeing child policies on Thursday announced a new certification mark for entities taking part in a "Japanese DBS" program to check the sexual offense histories of people working with children.The design features a wide-eyed owl with "Komamoro" written above it, based on a wordplay blending "fukuro," the Japanese term for the bird, with "ko wo mamoro," a phrase meaning "protect children," the agency said.Under the program set to begin on Dec. 25, 2026, two certification marks will be introduced -- one for designated operators such as schools and child care centers t…READ FULL ARTICLE