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Japan's births predicted to hit lowest level since records began

The total number of births in Japan this year is expected to come in below 670,000—far fewer than the official forecasts put forth by the country’s National Institute of Population and Social Security ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Japan announces plan to address a national crisis: Its low birth rate

Japan's government recently announced plans to address what it sees as a national crisis. Less than 800,000 babies were born in the country last year, the lowest number on record. But the plans are ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Japan's plan to boost its birth rate raises doubt. But one city has reason for hope

AKASHI, Japan — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has promised "new dimension" measures to address an existential crisis: his country's plunging birth rate. Fewer than 800,000 babies were born in ...

Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan

Population decline and the future of regional areas is one of the most critical themes that should be addressed in Japan's ...
Nikkei Asia

Overseas Japanese schools struggle as student numbers fall 20% in 10 years

TOKYO -- Schools for Japanese living abroad face a decline in students as more families choose local educational systems and ...

Farm stresses foreign workers' vital role in Japan as politicians eye tighter immigration

KURUME, Fukuoka -- While many politicians are calling for tighter regulations on foreign nationals living in Japan, an ...