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A Japanese government survey released Monday shows 35% of single young people in Japan have no intention of marrying, citing income concerns and lifestyle changes as major obstacles. Experts link this trend to the country's record-low birth rate.
March births in South Korea jumped nearly 20% year-on-year to the highest level in seven years, driven by a rise in marriages. However, first-quarter totals still lag behind 2025 levels, highlighting an uneven recovery.
Japanese figure skating star Kaori Sakamoto, a four-time world champion, announced her retirement on Wednesday, calling her career 'priceless time' on the ice. She also revealed her marriage to a university friend, leaving a major void in Japanese skating ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
