Demographic Transition In Japanese Society (Socio-Cultural Study)

Abstract

This research is a field research by going directly to the community as informants to obtain data. The data were obtained through distributing questionnaires and interviews with young people in the Kobe District, Japan. These problems are summarized in a study entitled: Demographic Transition in Japanese Society One Socio-Cultural Study. In the data collection stage, a questionnaire method and Interview techniques were used. Meanwhile, the method used to analyze the data was descriptive method. In this study, the results of data analysis were presented using informal methods, namely explaining data by describing all elements descriptively. Factors causing the demographic transition experienced by Japanese society at this time include Japan's involvement in the World War, geographic contours that are prone to disasters, high cost of living, and the presence of sophisticated robots that are the choice of entertainers in Japanese society. From the problems that have occurred, there have been several efforts made by the Japanese Government, including announcing a special allowance program for families who want to give birth to more than three children. A working mother can use quite long leave both before and after giving birth.

Effect of Demographic Transition on The Needs of Foreign Workers in Japan

“…Based on the results of research conducted by the author in 2019 through an analysis of 72 informants in Japan and conducted an interview process on students at Kobe Women's University, the cause of the demographic transition (declining population) in Japan was due to Japan's involvement in World War II. Japan is known as the only Asian country that dares to invade and colonize other countries in the world (Pradhana, 2020). Previous research on demographic transitions included Nur (2016)…”