Japan is infamous for its notoriously long working hours which, for years, has not only messed with the work-life balance for workaholic fathers but also reportedly driven the country’s birth rate to one of the lowest in the world.

Why Japanese fathers are 'afraid' of taking paternity leave despite government encouragement

A number of Japanese men and women say they do not want to marry, a trend that experts fear may weaken attempts to address the country's population crisis. Japan's birthrate has been affected by the decrease in marriages as a result of the country's potential for rapid population loss, a declining workforce, and a shrinking economy.

Young Japanese men and women do not intend to get married, says survey 

For the sixth year in a row, Japan has witnessed a further fall in its number of births. In 2021 the nation saw a 3.5 per cent fall from the previous year (2020).

Japan sees record-breaking fall in birth rate. Was Elon Musk right, will the country 'cease to exist'?

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Why Japanese fathers are 'afraid' of taking paternity leave despite government encouragement

Young Japanese men and women do not intend to get married, says survey

Japan sees record-breaking fall in birth rate. Was Elon Musk right, will the country 'cease to exist'?