Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called Japan's stubbornly low birth rate a "quiet emergency" and has pledged policies like flexible working hours.
The expectation that working mothers should still shoulder domestic burdens, raise children and care for relatives is believed to be a key factor behind the dearth of babies.
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Cardoso aims to follow Pitso
New Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso (below) has wasted no time in promising to deliver success after Manqoba Mngqithi was shown the door following a run of indifferent results.
Stormers aim to disrupt Smith's game
The Stormers are gearing up for the massive challenge of stopping English maverick Marcus Smith from weaving his magic when they front up against Harlequins in their Champions Cup match-up in London on Saturday night.
English teams do not worry Bulls
STEENKAMP: EXPECTS BETTER SHOWING ON HOME TURF
England have the final say
England shook off a rain delay last night to wrap up a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, picking up a six-wicket win on the DLS method in the third and final women's one-day international (ODI) in Potchefstroom.
Scheffler scoops PGA Tour Player-of-the-Year award
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler (right) was voted PGA Tour Player-of-the-Year for the third consecutive year, the tour has announced, after a campaign where he captured nine titles worldwide.
Louis is ready to defend title
Louis Oosthuizen (above) is ready to defend an Alfred Dunhill Championship title which he ranks as one of the best achievements of his stellar career, and against a 2024 field that is widely representative of the international talent in the game.
A 'perfect' comeback
UCL: REDS KEEPER ALISSON RETURNS TO KEEP A CLEAN SHEET AT GIRONA
Pep does not want new club
London - Pep Guardiola (above) said he would not \"take another club\" after ending his stint as Manchester City manager, although he left open the possibility of coaching a national team.
'Battle of Britain' looms for Spurs
London - Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow today for a Europa League \"Battle of Britain\" against Rangers in desperate need of a victory to calm speculation over his future.
Villa victory is simply 'surreal'
MCGINN: TOASTS HIS TEAM'S UCL REVIVAL AT LEIPZIG