Kishida says Japan on ‘brink’ of social dysfunction as births fall

TOKYO — The low birthrate puts Japan “on the brink of being unable to maintain social functions,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned Monday.

“In thinking of the sustainability and inclusiveness of our nation’s economy and society, we place child-rearing support as our most important policy,” Kishida said.

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