Japan hit with its steepest population decline ever

Japan experienced its sharpest population decline ever in 2023, dropping 861,000 (0.7%) to 121,561,801 total, according to an annual report ...

Japan demographic crisis: 1 in 10 residents are aged 80 or older

The country’s death rate has consistently surpassed its birth rate for over a decade, making it a pressing concern for local leaders ...