Poverty is becoming more widespread and severe

Poverty is becoming more widespread and severe. Especially now, with high prices, more and more people—such as women and young office workers—who have a place to live but are finding life increasingly difficult are on the rise. Young Japanese people cannot afford housing, childcare or stable employment. This is a policy failure, not a personal one. If the government doesn't take some kind of action, it could become a cause of social unrest. The image shows young people and women queuing to receive free lunches.