A public elementary school in Osaka has been recognized by the World Health Organization as Japan's first "International Safe School" for its efforts to protect children's safety.
In 2001, a man entered the playground at Ikeda Elementary School and randomly stabbed pupils and teachers, leaving 8 children dead.
Since then, the school has installed security equipment in the playground and introduced a safety management system to monitor pupils on their way between school and home.
The school also offers children lessons on safety measures such as protecting themselves from suspicious individuals.
On Friday, about 600 pupils, teachers and parents attended a ceremony to mark the WHO designation.
Principal Daisuke Fujita said the school will advance its safety program and make it world famous. The pupils also pledged to work to protect life.
More than 30 schools around the world have so far been recognized under the WHO program.
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