💍Economic stagnation has given people more reason to avoid marriage.
📉Japan's employees have not received raises in 30 years while prices continue to rise.
🙅Many women believe that they won't be desirable partners due to low income.
🌆Cities like Tokyo, with a high number of single people, reflect the changing attitudes towards marriage.
💑Efforts have been made to encourage women over 35 to re-enter the dating market.
Why is the marriage rate low in Japan?
—The low marriage rate in Japan is influenced by economic stagnation and societal changes where marriage is seen as unnecessary for survival or improvement in one's life.
How long have Japan's employees gone without a raise?
—Japan's employees have not received raises in 30 years.
Why do many women believe they won't be desirable partners?
—Many women believe that their low income makes them unattractive to potential partners.
What impact do cities like Tokyo have on marriage rates?
—Cities like Tokyo, which have a high number of single people, reflect the changing attitudes towards marriage in Japan.
What efforts have been made to encourage women over 35 to re-enter the dating market?
—Efforts have been made to develop dating apps targeting women over 35 to rekindle their interest in dating.
03:10The speaker visits the parliament to understand Japan's stance on the low marriage rate.
08:01Most women over 35 in Japan might be giving up or not trying to get married.
09:11A dating app has been developed to attract users in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.
12:19Government and parental support may not be effective unless women genuinely want to have children.
14:08Despite Japan's low marriage rate, women with children do not seem to regret their decision.
