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Naoki Hyakuta, leader of Japan’s Conservative Party, sparked outrage with controversial remarks advocating for women to be banned from marrying after age 25 and to undergo hysterectomies at 30.
His comments, made in a November 8 YouTube video, were part of a discussion on Japan’s declining birth rate and ageing population.
Hyakuta suggested that these drastic measures would encourage women to have children earlier, claiming that limiting marriage and reproductive choices could reverse the country’s demographic crisis.
The remarks quickly drew backlash from politicians, activists, and the public.
Hyakuta’s own party distanced itself from the proposal, with Joint Chairperson Takashi Kawamura apologizing on his behalf.
Hyakuta later clarified his remarks, claiming they were intended as a “science-fiction storyline” and not to be taken literally. However, critics argued that the apology was insufficient and that his words reflected a troubling attitude toward women’s rights.
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