kanagawa south of tokyo followed. tokyo had the third-highest number.officials attribute the rise to a widened scope of circumstances that can be reported as abuse. they say police are reporting more cases of psychological abuse. experts say nearly one-third of mothers of children who die from abuse had no prenatal counseling and more than 40% of victim households had limited contact with others in their communities. >> translator: there are various factors behind abuse such as unwanted pregnancies and social isolation. with unwanted pregnancies, help must be offered from the time a woman becomes pregnant. abuse is difficult to respond to, and more emphasis must be placed on prevention. >> government officials say public awareness about child abuse has been increasing. >> staff members from child consultation centers and police officers are conducting drills that simulate taking children into protective custody. leaders in tokyo say they're taking the matter seriously and will do everything possible to deal with the problem. >>> serious cyclists in japa