Lack of investment in families and children

Despite the fact that families and children are the foundation of any society, Japan has not made sufficient investments in supporting families and children. Japan provides insufficient financial support to families with children, which can make it difficult for them to make ends meet and can discourage them from having children.

Japan also lacks support for working families, such as paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements, which can make it difficult for parents to balance their careers and their families. Moreover, Japan also faces challenges in providing access to quality education for children, which can make it difficult for them to achieve their full potential and can discourage families from having children.

The lack of investment in families and children is contributing to Japan's declining birth rate and its aging population. With fewer children being born and fewer families choosing to have children, the population is declining and the proportion of elderly citizens is increasing.