35% of unmarried youth in Japan say they do not plan to marry: survey

TOKYO - Thirty-five percent of unmarried young people in Japan say they do not plan to marry, a government survey showed Monday, with many citing concerns about income and changes in their lifestyle as common hurdles.

Meanwhile, when asked what they prioritized over marriage, with multiple answers allowed, 50.8 percent said "enjoying leisure time and hobbies," according to the first large-scale survey of its kind by the Children and Families Agency.