The number of virgin Japanese men in their 40s is on the rise

  • 9 years ago
These days, the number of virgin men in their 40s is increasing in Japan. The topic has been discussed not only within the country but in news articles worldwide. Many believe this rising modern phenomenon attributes partly to Japan's low birth rates and low marriage rates. All over the world, nations have been trying to combat falling birth rates by offering more childcare benefits and tax breaks, but many are beginning to wonder where the line should be drawn between encouragement and intervention. Is government intervention necessary for modern societies where demographic imbalance is becoming a major problem? Is it ethical, and would such intervention even be effective? This week, Shooters asks, "Should the government have any way in what you do in your bedroom?"