With one of the world's oldest populations,
many young people have put off
having families because of the costs.

The shrinking ratio of workers in the population
will also face a higher tax burden
as healthcare and pension costs rise.

The new government of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama
has promised allowances for couples who have children.

But Japan has traditionally resisted immigration
in order to bring more working age people into the country.

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