Reports said that soon to be mothers are having privileges, as Tokyo rail companies are providing pregnant women with badges in the hope of prompting other passengers on the Japanese capital's crowded trains to offer those seats.
No proof of pregnancy is required, as The pink and blue badges reading: "There is a baby in my belly" are being handed out at stations around the region to try to make commuting and other train journeys easier for pregnant women, who are often left standing.
An official at the Health Ministry which came up with the idea, said "Especially in the early stages, it is difficult to tell from someone's appearance whether they are pregnant." And added "But these early stages are rather unstable and it is important to take care."
The dwindling birth rate has left the nation with a shrinking population and the world's highest proportion of elderly people. The move comes as Japan scrambles for ways to persuade women to have more babies.
The agency official said, "We want to create an environment that is pleasant for pregnant women," as the move was welcomed by many.
Yoshiko Kato, a self-employed 38-year-old who is five months pregnant, said "When I was three months pregnant and got on the train, no one would really notice me and I couldn't really ask them to give me a seat," and added "So these badges, I hope, will help some people to notice I am pregnant."
Jron Magcale
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