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In response to the ongoing crisis, various initiatives have been rolled out by the Japanese government. However, as evidenced by recent statistics regarding fertility rates, these measures have fallen short of their intended goals. Politician Hanako Okata was driven to action after personally navigating the challenges of balancing family life in a demanding work culture. She advocates for a paradigm shift that extends beyond institutional technology and apps. Rather, she emphasizes altering living conditions, encouraging the migration of populations from congested urban centers like Tokyo to underpopulated rural areas, thereby rejuvenating local economies.