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Why Japanese men don’t marry?
This article examines the growing trend of Japanese men not getting married, exploring the reasons why and the impact this is having on Japan's population and economy. Reasons for not marrying include economic factors such as job insecurity, social pressures, changing gender roles with more women now pursuing higher education and working outside the home, and increasing acceptance of non-traditional lifestyles such as living alone or cohabiting without marriage. The lack of marriage is having an effect on Japan's aging population with fewer children being born and impacting healthcare costs and pensions due to fewer people entering the workforce. Financial considerations for those who choose not to marry are also discussed.