The news delves into the significant challenges of romance and marriage in Japan today, particularly in the Reiwa era. It explores the factors contributing to these difficulties, including work-life imbalance, economic pressures, and changing societal norms. Many Japanese Millennials and Gen-Z are finding it more challenging to date and establish long-term relationships due to these stresses that form the backdrop of their lives.

In Japan, this issue is concerning as it has significant implications for the country's birth rate and aging demographics. Traditional values that used to promote marriage and familial obligations are clashing with the modern realities of living in Japanese society. The struggles of young people with love and marriage are seen through a societal lens that combines both compassion and worry for the future.

In contrast, in the US and EU, there is a more flexible approach to marital norms and family structures. Diverse relationship structures such as single-parent families, same-sex couples, and cohabitation without marriage are more accepted. However, they also face similar challenges in balancing work and private life, suggesting a shared global shift in attitudes toward love and marriage.