一分钟了解日本｜日本应对少子化的政策

Group 1 - The article discusses Japan's declining marriage and birth rates since the 1970s, with a significant increase in lifelong singlehood rates in the 1990s. The introduction of the "Angel Plan" in 1994 marked the government's recognition of the population issue [3][4]. - Japan's policies aimed at addressing fertility behavior include the establishment of childcare facilities for children from 0 years old, as there is a lack of sufficient childcare resources and traditional family support [4]. - Parental leave policies allow both male and female employees to apply for up to one year of leave before their child turns one, reflecting the government's efforts to support working parents [4][7]. Group 2 - The article is based on a research report by Nomura Orient International Securities, published on November 7, 2024, titled "Can the Angel Plan Turn the Tide? - Japan's Policies and Effectiveness in Addressing Declining Birth Rates" [7].