Japan's PM Says Population Decline Poses Urgent Risk to Society

Japan's PM Says Population Decline Poses Urgent Risk to Society

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'The Guardian' reports that the government of Japan has pledged to address the country's low birthrate and aging population by establishing a new government agency.

While many developed nations are facing declining birthrates, Japan has the world's second highest proportion of people over the age of 65.

On January 23, Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, addressed the issue in front of lawmakers at the beginning of a new parliament session.

On January 23, Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, addressed the issue in front of lawmakers at the beginning of a new parliament session.

The number of births dropped below 800,000 last year, according to estimates, Fumion Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via 'The Guardian'.

Japan is standing on the verge of whether we can continue to function as a society.

Focusing attention on policies regarding children and child-rearing is an issue that cannot wait and cannot be postponed, Fumion Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via 'The Guardian'.

Kishida said that the new policies, including the launch of a new children and families agency in April, are meant to ensure the "sustainability" of Japan.

We must build a child-first social economy to reverse the [low] birthrate, Fumion Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, via 'The Guardian'.

'The Guardian' reports that Japan's previous efforts to boost the nation's birthrate have had a limited impact.

According to experts, government subsidies have done little to address the difficulties that discourage people from starting families.

With a population of 125 million, Japan has long struggled with providing for the country's fast-growing number of elderly residents