Name another country that currently faces an ageing society
US, Spain, China, India, South Korea, Italy, Russia, France, Germany, Britain, Brazil...
200
Why are many towns being abandoned (becoming "Ghost Towns")?
Declining birth rates leads to a decreasing work force and a decreaing number of customers, which forces many businesses and schools to shut down
200
Explain one way Japan can encourage fertility (be specific)
1) Reduce rent/mortgages for families that have 2+ children
2) Provide resources such as day care centres in all areas of Japan to improve availability and decrease waiting lists
3) Companies should offer child care leaves for all women AND men
300
Who has the power and why? (there are 2 answers to this question)
1) The government
2) Large businesses and corporations
300
By 2025, what will be the predicted ratio of workers to pensioners (seniors)?
2:1
300
Why are women so discouraged from having children?
Because of Japan's idea that a woman should either be a mother/wife or an "office woman", but not both. Many women develop the Japanese "workaholic" attitude of choosing to further their careers, rather than settling down and having children.
300
What is the ideal number of immigrants Japan should allow each year?