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毎日新聞6/3/2026PoliticsJapan

Japan's 'Beyond Imagination' Child-Rearing Support Plan Faces Scrutiny

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  • Japan's government launched the 'Accelerated Plan' for 'beyond imagination' birthrate measures, funded by a new child-rearing support system.
  • While aiming to boost child allowances and parental leave, critics argue it neglects pre-marital youth support, crucial given Japan's low non-marital birth rate.

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Japan's government launched the 'Accelerated Plan' for 'beyond imagination' birthrate measures, funded by a new child-rearing support system. While aiming to boost child allowances and parental leave, critics argue it neglects pre-marital youth support, crucial given Japan's low non-marital birth rate.

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