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In the small island nation of Japan, the population issue has always been a major challenge to national development. Phenomena such as aging, infertility and late marriage and childbearing have led to a sharp decline in the birth rate, while the lack of sufficient labor force has aggravated the problem of old-age care for the elderly. Therefore, the issue of fertility has always been a fundamental problem in Japan.
Japan's fertility problems can be traced back to ancient times, and even before the Asuka period, the country was in danger of extinction because of tribal fertility problems. At that time, there were not many people in Japanese villages, and fertility issues were crucial to the survival of the tribe, so the tradition of "night crawling" was born.
"Night crawling" is not a casual activity, it has a strict set of rules. Usually the 15th of each month is a fixed time for "night climbing", men and women of all ages can participate, and after night climbing, there is no compulsory marriage, everything is based on the principle of voluntary. This tradition is deeply rooted in Japan's Asuka period and offers a special solution to the village's fertility problems.
A typical "night crawl" story is Naoko's experience. Naoko is a village beauty who is loved by many young men, including Aoki-kun. Aoki-kun sent her a well-written lyrics, and on the night of "Night Crawl", he and two other lads came. In order to solve the embarrassing situation, they decided to draw lots, and in the end, it was Jing San who was selected. Despite some disappointment, Aoki-kun and Naoko's relationship eventually came true, and they became a happy couple, raising their son together.
However, not every "night crawl" story has a happy ending. Apricot's experience is a tragic example. The person she likes has married someone else, and she is looking at a man in his 40s, Yagyu Juro, a scoundrel with a pockmarked face and scabies. On the night of "Night Crawling", Yagyu Juro forcibly entered Kyoko's room and performed a terrible act against her. Although Kyoko and her family reported the matter to the tribal chief, Yagyu Juro ended up receiving only a verbal warning.
At the same time, there is an unwritten rule in the village that the able-bodied young men in the villages ten miles away are more preferred by the local girls. They believe that children who are inbred are not as healthy as children from distant villages. Therefore, Tanaka's husband specially invited Oyama-kun from another village in order to give birth to a healthy son.
These stories reflect the unique culture and traditions of ancient Japanese society due to population issues. While "night crawling" may seem peculiar, it was a response to the scarcity of population in ancient Japanese villages. These stories also illustrate the human relationships, the principle of voluntariness, and the quest for healthy offspring in ancient societies. Throughout the long history of this small island nation, people have struggled with population issues, finding ways to keep their villages prosperous and alive.
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