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Is it true you can only have one child in Japan?
This article explores the question of whether Japan has a one-child policy, which has been asked many times due to its declining population and low fertility rate. It is not true that you can only have one child in Japan - while there may be certain restrictions on family size, there is no official law or policy limiting families from having more than one child if they so choose. Japanese families are adapting their lifestyles around having fewer children by taking advantage of government incentives and relying on extended family members for help. Charles R Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders, provides insight into how Japanese families are adapting their lifestyles and what steps he believes need be taken by the government going forward.

