Is this Britain’s future too? With an ageing population and not enough babies, Japan is facing a crisis — and it is not alone.
Japan’s old pick jail over life alone
Life of crime: One in five Japanese people over the age of 65 live in poverty. In prison, they get free food and medical treatment. Glossary
Japan - An island country in East Asia, with a population of nearly 126 million.
Law - A rule that everyone must follow.
Crisis - A very serious moment of great danger.
Population - All of the people that live in a place.
Average - Typical or usual.
Government - The group of people who govern - or lead - the country.
Immigrants - People who have moved into one country from another.