6Japan: Supporting Couples in the Face of Declining Birth Rates

Japan’s demographic crisis is one of the most severe in the world, with its population aging and shrinking at unprecedented rates. In response, several prefectures and municipalities have launched “marriage support” programs.

These initiatives include financial assistance for wedding expenses, subsidies for newly married couples, and even matchmaking services funded by local governments. Couples who marry and decide to live in rural areas often receive grants for housing or child-rearing. Japan may not directly pay someone to marry, but it does reward those who take the step, particularly in regions eager to revive family life.

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