In fact, since 20 13, the elderly over 65 in Japan have accounted for a quarter of the total population. In other words, there is one old man in every four people. What is even more surprising is that the proportion of elderly people over 60 in Japan is close to 50% of the total population!

The Japanese government has promulgated some amazing policies. For example, 20 18, the Japanese government stipulates that only the elderly who are over 70 years old can receive pensions. Old people aged 60-64 should continue to work and work hard. So, are Japanese old people pitiful? Not exactly. The latest data shows that in 20 18 years, the average life expectancy of Japanese men is 8 1 year, and that of women is 87 years old. This number is increasing every year. Since life expectancy has increased, it seems that there is no problem in extending working hours.

Aging is accompanied by a decline in the birth rate. The data shows that in 20 18 years, the total fertility rate in Japan was 1.44. The total fertility rate is a demographic indicator, indicating the average number of children born by women of childbearing age (15 to 49 years old). 1947, the figure in Japan was 4.54, which was the baby boom in Japan.

Although Japan's fertility rate is low, it basically conforms to the development trend of the mainstream world. In order to encourage ordinary people to have children, the Prime Minister announced that starting from 2020, Japan will waive tuition fees from kindergarten to university.

Japan does have a serious problem of aging population and declining birthrate, but it is not as serious as they advertised. Japan is a society with strong sense of crisis. If we shout slogans earlier, we can attract people's attention earlier and avoid being at a loss when we are in trouble. The Japanese firmly believe that there is no sense of crisis, which is the biggest crisis.