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Tracking back to the postwar era, Japan has grappled with low birthrates for nearly 70 years. Although South Korea has witnessed an even steeper decline to 0.7, Japan's gradual journey offers the world a chance to observe what long-term low birthrates can lead to in terms of societal impact. Countries facing similar challenges should take heed of Japan's situation as an early indicator of the demographic hurdles they may soon face.