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Japan is one of the countries facing the most significant population decrease。 In 2014, the
ountry's population was just under 127 milion people, but by 2040 the population is expected to
fl to around 107 milion一and by 2050 the population will probably be undcr 100 milion.
IMoreover the prOPortion of the Japanese population that is 65 years or lder is around 25%6 todey。
Tn contrast that percentage was only 796 in 1970. This high percentage of clderly people has
eatcd fnancial problems for Japan。 Im particular。 it is difiicult for the country to pay
for the Pensions and medical care ofretred people
So what cmn Japan do to deal with this iuation? One obyious idea tiat many people have
Tpoedis | 2 | the workng ageinJapan。 Uptonow people in Japanhawe usually sopped
yoHding around the age of 65. TE people Would reire gt 70 instead, this would increase the
oring population so that there would be more people to support the elderly and retired.
Anoher benefit of people working longer is that by being active at work these older workers can
stay healthy and also maintain their connection to societ-
AS the populaton gts CHder in Japan。 companies are responding by | 23 | producs for
cldedy consumers。 Some products may help Japan cope with is aging population. One example
is the development ofrobot pets。 More and more clderly people are lonely becanse they are ving
alone But aldng ce of a real pet can be diHicut for them。 | 24 | witharobotpetisome
ay for eldcrly people to feel less lonely. Thcre are lso robots that can assist with nursing care。
Robot suits are also beimg developed that make it easier for a person to move or iR heavy objects
Pan will need such technologies。 as well as policy changes。 it hopes to respond
secssstulyto is | 25 | populaton.
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