DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES

National / Social Issues | DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES Jan 6, 2016

Government weighs immigration to maintain population, boost workforce

by Shusuke Murai

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in September announced administrative measures seeking to maintain a population of at least 100 million people over the next 50 years with a target of significantly raising the fertility rate to 1.8.

National / Social Issues | DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES Jan 5, 2016

For many young Japanese, marriage — and sex — are low priorities

by Tomohiro Osaki

This is the fourth in a five-part series on Japan's population woes caused by its graying society and low birthrate. Nakamura, an 18-year-old university student, winces whenever he imagines himself dating a girl. "I mean, I would have to pay attention to what I wear and ...