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Japan’s birth ratio continues to plummet – a 40% decrease in 35 years
Japan’s already low birthrate is decreasing more and more, according to Yahoo news. According to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 2020 May to July’s pregnancy notification form submission has decreased by 11.4% compared to the same period the previous year. Perhaps the corona virus pandemic and the secondary impact on economy causes the young generation to be even more cautious for thinking about having a baby. The number of births given in 2019 was 865,234. This was 1,431,577 in 1985, so this means an 40% decrease in 35 years. At this pace, 2021 will have even less births; probably falling below 800,000.There are estimates given that 480 years…
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Mask-beauty effects are becoming a problem
In Japan, there is a term called “マスク美人” or “Mask-beauty”. It means that by wearing a mask, the hidden parts of your face are complimented ideally. According to Cariconeect, woman in her 20s had a problem. A co-worker asked her out for lunch, but she was worried: If he asked me out because he liked my face, I’m worried that taking my mask off might dissapoint him … Other consulters say that I couldn’t stand his face without a mask, so we broke up in 2 weeks! True, looks are important. But with or without a mask, a partner whom you can enjoy communication is also integral.Perhaps taking their mask…