Facing a historic decline in births, Japan is trying a new approach—paying young singles to use dating apps. A prefecture is offering subsidies to residents aged 20–39 in a bid to encourage relationships and tackle the falling birth rate, which recently hit its lowest level since 1899. The move reflects growing urgency as Japan grapples with an ageing population and shrinking workforce.


Japan's Latest Bid to Tackle Low Birth Rates

The world's population is slowing down. From China to Japan to the United States, Russia and even South Korea - they all are struggling with low birth rates. The population crisis is hitting their economies.

Gravitas: Several Nations struggle with low birth rates

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Japan's Latest Bid to Tackle Low Birth Rates

Gravitas: Several Nations struggle with low birth rates