An elderly woman (top) gazing at campaign posters in Tokyo, a reminder of Japan’s ageing population as policymakers seek solutions to boost birth rates. — AP
IN 1989, Japan’s economic dominance seemed unstoppable, with companies expanding globally and acquiring American icons like Rockefeller Centre.
Yet, domestically, a quiet crisis loomed: the fertility rate had plummeted to a record low, raising alarms within the government.
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