Japanese baby

Jae-eun has amassed more than 272,000 Instagram followers in Japan and Asia. The tot with the cheeky smile and bright eyes has been called 'irresistible' by Japanese media.

What do the following names have in common: Ayeisha, December, Eli, Gabrielle, Haruki, Julie, Kaede, Koh, Leon, Louis, Lucia, Luke, Margaret, Olivia, Ryuken, Tobin and Tennis? They are all children's names — all but one the sons and daughters of bicultural couples.

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Even if you live in a Western country, we can all relate to the struggle of creating a family, and young Japanese families are no exception to this current issue. Society in Japan is facing new situations that decrease the chance of having more babies because younger couples cannot afford it. This translates into a society that’s getting older pretty quickly. We at Bright Side found out the reasons behind the idea of having fewer babies, how technology is having a great impact on things, and…

It is fairly common in Japan to see moms carrying their babies on their backs. In fact, it is likely that you’ll see 4 out of 5 women lugging babies on their backs, oftentimes held in place by the hands of the holder crossed behind themselves. Or you may see the child riding in a carrier.