In today’s briefing:
- Amid Declining Birth Rates and Working-Age Populations, Japan Still Hesitates to Embrace Diversity

Amid Declining Birth Rates and Working-Age Populations, Japan Still Hesitates to Embrace Diversity
- Since the government hasn’t taken any actions, the birth rate has dropped much lower than expected, and the population is shrinking much faster than predicted.
- There are various reasons why more people are choosing not to marry. It is necessary to implement policies that meet the needs of people with diverse views.
- With the decline in working-age population, it is necessary to incorporate as many diverse people as possible into human capital to maximize the abilities of as many people as possible.
