Big in Japan: Why 30 is the new 20

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Thanks for spotting my 日本語 mistake - I made a point of adding the (-) to アラサー。

And you're right - 30 is still very much a time of consternation for a good number of Japanese women, though things are changing, especially given that the population is aging, the cost of living is rising and the prospects of a happy marriage are dwindling.

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