Japan Multi-Death Society 2026: 31 Years After Hanshin-Awaji and the New Market Shift
Japan marks 31 years since the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake amid a 'multi-death society' crisis. Explore how the 10-day cremation wait is impacting society and markets.
Ten days to wait for a final goodbye. Japan's demographic crisis has reached a grim new milestone as the nation marks 31 years since the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
The Reality of Japan Multi-Death Society 2026
According to NHK reports on January 17, 2026, memorial services across the Kansai region weren't just about looking back at the 1995 disaster. They highlighted a modern catastrophe: a shortage of crematoriums. In what's now termed a 'multi-death society,' families in urban areas are facing waits of over 10 days for funeral services, forcing bodies to be kept in long-term cold storage.
Market Volatility Beyond S&P 500
This demographic pressure is rippling through financial markets. While Japanese stocks have seen record highs, investors are beginning to pivot. Market data suggests a shift away from standard S&P 500 and All-Country index funds. As Nikkei analysts point out, the extreme concentration in global tech is driving capital toward alternative assets that can weather domestic structural changes.
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