Correspondent Jon Wertheim recently reported from Japan, highlighting a growing concern in the country known for its rich culture and advanced technology: a declining population.
The East Asian nation has faced a significant demographic crisis over the past 15 years, characterized by low birth rates and diminishing marriage rates.
Statistically, last year in Japan, the death rate outpaced the birth rate, resulting in a net loss of almost one million people, with over two deaths for every baby born.
In response to this alarming trend, the Tokyo government has taken steps to encourage marriage and family formation through initiatives such as shortened workweeks for government employees and a citywide dating app.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to counteract Japan’s demographic challenges, and they follow numerous previous government initiatives that have largely failed to improve the nation’s fertility rate.
A newly elected leader in the Japanese Parliament is advocating for revitalization of rural areas with the hope that improved economic prospects will attract young families.
She believes that revitalizing the countryside is crucial for reversing population decline.
Wertheim commented on the situation in Japan, stating that it serves as a
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