Japan Launches Dating App Amid Record Low Birth Rate

Japan's birth rate hit a record low for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, with only 727,277 babies born, a 5.6% drop from the previous year. The number of marriages also fell by 6%, contributing to the declining birth rate. The government is implementing financial support measures to encourage childrearing, but experts argue that these efforts may not be enough to reverse the trend, citing economic instability, traditional gender roles, and a reluctance among young people to marry or have children. Japan's population is projected to fall by 30% by 2070.