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Policy 1 - Ageing Society

Policy 1: Japan's policies regarding it's ageing society

As you watch, take detailed notes of:

Population trends
Pro-natalist population policies
Policies aimed at adressing ageing society issues

For further research: 25 minute video on Japan's ageing problem

To learn more about this topic

Graying Japan needs both globalization and immigrationJapan has the highest ratio of elderly to working-age people in the world — over 50% — meaning there are only two workers for every person over 64.

As Its Population Ages, Japan Quietly Turns to ImmigrationOne of the most rapidly aging societies in the world, Japan is looking to immigration to address increased labor shortages—albeit slowly and largely without public debate. This country profile offers a brief overview of Japan’s migration history and examines the current immigration system, in particular policies and programs to bring in foreign workers, particularly on a temporary basis.

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