Japan offering families R129k per child to relocate
Could this be a smart solution in handling overpopulation...
As a way to curb overcrowding in the city of Tokyo, Japan is offering families one million yen (R129,000) per child to relocate from the city.
"An extra 700,000 yen is being added to the 300,000 yen offered at present for relocation due to fears that the nation's population and economy is increasingly concentrated in Tokyo, heightening the potential risk from large earthquakes." (Daily Mail)
Sounds like a pretty good offering, don't you think?
But at what cost?
Could it be that this offer is too good to be true.
"Around 1,300 municipalities have taken part in the relocation support program during the current fiscal year." (Daily Mail)
"Recipients will have to live in a participating municipality for five years or longer while employed. They will be asked to return the money if they move out before the required period." (Daily Mail)
Despite the concerns and measures that are being taken to relocate residents, the birth rate comes up as a concern. As the rate has been falling since 1973.
Seems like we have an oxymoron situation here, as much as they are trying to tackle overpopulation in one area, they also need parents to procreate.
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