Over 1 in 3 young Japanese not interested in tying the knot, survey finds

The poll by the Children and Families Agency found that 35.1% of those surveyed said they had "no intention" of getting married.

DemographySouth Koreans also more open to changing jobs or starting businessesYoung people stroll down the main street of Seoul's Hongdae neighborhood. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)NAMI MATSUURAAugust 31, 2026 02:42 JSTSEOUL -- Unmarried young people in South Korea are more receptive to tying the knot in the future and mor