Many elderly widows in Japan depend on survivor's pensions and have lower incomes than welfare recipients.

Older single women face growing risk of poverty in Japan

Over 30% of those 65 or older fall below poverty line after death of spouses

AIKO MUNAKATA, Nikkei staff writer

November 26, 2023 12:18 JST

TOKYO -- A growing number of older women in Japan risk falling into poverty after the death of their spouses, or as a result of separation or divorce.

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