April is a season for new beginnings here in Japan. It's not just the start of the new fiscal year — it also marks the start of school for millions of kids.
And this year, they're being overseen by a new government body.
そして今年は、彼らは、見守られるようになります、新しい政府機関によって。
An inauguration ceremony was held Monday at the Tokyo office for the Children and Families Agency.
発足式が行われました、月曜日に、こども家庭庁の東京の事務所で。
(Kishida Fumio / Japanese Prime Minister)
"To create a society focused on children, the most important thing we can do is listen to their voices, take them seriously, and reflect their perspectives in our policies."