{
  "id": 15631100,
  "title": "Record Low 28.2% of Japanese Parents Want a Second Child",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/record-low-28-2-of-japanese-parents-want-a-second-child",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:48:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/151093.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The proportion of parents in Japan who want a second child has fallen to a record low of 28.2%, according to a survey by major life insurer Meiji Yasuda, highlighting growing financial pressures, demanding work schedules and concerns about the future that are making it increasingly difficult for families to consider having more children. (News On Japan)",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}