The Japan TimesOct 15, 2024
Japan shouldn’t aim to reverse or change its demographic trajectory; rather, it should seek to manage and master the transition to a smaller, older society. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/10/15/japan/japan-demography-opportunity/ #commentary #japan #population #socialsecurity #nursingcare #grayingsociety
Japan should master, not resist, its demographic destiny

Japan needs a strategic reorientation toward accepting and mastering its demographic changes rather than resisting them.

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The Japan TimesAug 6, 2024
Even as foreign employees become much more visible in Japan, working as convenience store cashiers, hotel clerks and restaurant servers, they are often treated with ambivalence. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/06/japan/society/japan-foreign-workers-stay/ #japan #society #immigration #foreignworkers #japan #decliningpopulation #agingpopulation #grayingsociety #maebashi
Japan needs foreign workers, but it might not want them to stay long

Japanese politicians remain reluctant to create pathways for foreign workers, especially those in low-skill jobs, to stay indefinitely.

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The Japan TimesMay 3, 2024
Despite bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan faces a rising number of abandoned properties, particularly in rural areas, which pose risks to communities and economies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/05/03/japan-abandoned-buildings/ #editorials #japaneseeconomy #depopulation #demographics #housing #grayingsociety
Abandoned buildings will be a big part of Japan’s future

Statistics reveal a significant increase in vacant and abandoned homes, with projections indicating a further rise unless addressed.

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