Japan's Efforts to Boost Birthrate and Support Children
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Japan's government is prioritizing tackling the country's falling birthrate, which hit a record low of fewer than 800,000 births last year. With few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making themselves heard on social media. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has warned that the trend threatens the country's ability to function as a society.
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