40% of Japanese in 30s desiring children are sexless, research reveals

Low frequency of intercourse casts shadow over nation's fight against falling births

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Work leaves some Japanese too used up to have sex. (Photo by Wataru Ito)

ERIKO FUKUYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Nearly 40% of married Japanese in their 30s who want children are sexless, research reveals, casting a shadow over the country's efforts to tackle declining births.

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