Schools shut down as Japan struggles with record-low birth rates

Japan’s Prime Minister has announced he’s bringing in new policies to boost the birth rate, including doubling the budget for child-related policies.
A full plan will be announced in June.
Japan is struggling to cope with record-low birth rates, with 450 schools closing every year.
Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh reports.

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