Yes, there's tons of children and young families here in Tokyo. The thing you're missing is that: all the children and young families are here in Tokyo, or one

Yes, there's tons of children and young families here in Tokyo. The thing you're missing is that: all the children and young families are here in Tokyo, or one of the other major cities. Everyone's been abandoning the small towns and even smaller cities. Of course, this isn't really that unusual in developed nations, but it's more pronounced here. On the plus side, Tokyo is a really great place to raise a family unlike American cities, because it's safe and walkable. Your kids can ride a bike, or take a subway, by themselves if you want, and not have to worry much about safety.