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Desire for second child in Japan falls to record low as costs rise: survey

TOKYO -- The proportion of parents in Japan who want a second child has fallen by more than half over the past six years, reaching a record low of 28.

  • Desire for second child in Japan drops to record low of 28.2%, survey finds
  • Rising costs and household income worries fuel declining birth rate
  • 60.4% of respondents say they'd consider another child with income increase

Tokyo jazz camp marks decade of nurturing talent for world stage

TOKYO(Kyodo) -- "Try putting in something unexpected when you play."Bassist Yasushi Nakamura's challenge brought a sudden tension to the rehearsal roo

  • Seiko Summer Jazz Camp celebrates 10-year milestone in Tokyo
  • 42 aspiring musicians aged 16-25 participate in annual event
  • Camp fosters jazz talent, leading to 350+ alumni worldwide

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