Saw these in Loft. Basically these are for lonely people who don't have a lap to rest on. Its soft like a pillow and are apparently really popular items here in Japan. There is a demographic problem that is hitting Japan these days. I read in the paper that this year is another record low for people under 20 yrs old. Its undeniable that there is an aging population here in Japan, but what is even more disturbing to the government is the fact that young people are becoming increasingly isolated and less and less people are getting together in relationships and this is adding to the demographic problems. The Japanese government and society has to come up with some solutions to this problem as this will undermine the country's economic wellbeing and societal make up. Immigration seems to be the best option in terms of economic benefits. You only allow the best and brightest from around the world in and they will contribute and help out the country. However this has many social aspects that the current society must come to terms with. The people of Japan must welcome some form of increased immigration in the short term to help counteract the demographic situation.
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