Japan has some of the worst wealth inequality and highest rates of child poverty among the world’s developed nations, according to a UNICEF report unveiled Thursday, which ranked the nation 34th out of 41.
The report, titled “Fairness for Children: A league table of inequality in child well-being in rich countries,” pointed to the growing severity of child poverty in Japan.
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