Geopolitical and economic concerns are dominating headlines ahead of the upcoming House of Councillors election, putting the critical issue of Japan's stubbornly low birthrate on the backburner at a time when it needs to be front of mind for the government.Experts on social and family issues stress the urgent need to create an environment that encourages people to have more children and seriously prevent a "future crisis" through investment in child care and other initiatives.In an effort to protect and promote Japan's next generations, the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set …READ FULL ARTICLE
