Low fertility rates

Japan has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world, which means that not enough children are being born to sustain the current population. This is due to a number of factors, including a declining birth rate and a growing number of couples choosing not to have children.

More and more Japanese women are choosing to focus on their careers instead of starting a family. At the same time, many young Japanese men are not interested in getting married or having children, due in part to financial insecurity and a lack of stability in the job market.

Raising children in Japan can be expensive, particularly in urban areas where the cost of living is high. This can make it difficult for couples to afford to have children and can lead to them choosing to have fewer children or not have children at all.

The culture of long working hours in Japan can also make it difficult for parents to balance work and family life. This can lead to parents feeling exhausted and not having the energy to care for children, or to couples choosing not to have children due to the demands of their careers.