Education. (Part 2)

The birthrate of Japan reached 1.28, which is lowest in all the advanced nation.
This causes a lot of social problems, such as Pensions.

Another thing is Education.

During the "rapid economic growth" on 1950's to 1970's,
population was increasing rapidly.
At the same time, schooling became affordable in every family.
Thus, there were so many schools built.

But now,
many schools are closed, due to lack of students to run.

This is not a latest news, it was also happening before.
But it usually happened in rural area,
that decrease in population is not only for youth but for all generation.

Now, there are many colleges where they let enter the examinees 100% for admission and yet lacks the quota.

Moreover, people called "NEET" - Not in Employment, Education or Training - is increasing.

Do you know how much big issue is about NEET?

1. The nation became rich.
2. Cost of bringing up children gets expensive.
3. Birth Rate goes down.
4. More money is spent for every child.
5. CHILDREN'S MOTIVATION TO WORK LOWERS. (we are here)
6. At the same time, a lot of baby boomers retire. (coming soon on 2007)
7. Shortage of labor.
8. Nobody inherits some technologies.
9. LOSS OF TECHNOLOGY. (our future)

Beyond it: you already know.
Japan is an industrial nation, supported by technologies.