The study of childcare is focused on how to provide proper care and support services for children. Because caring for kids can involve more than just physical care, courses may also branch into psychology, child and family development and early childhood education.

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.