SloveniaJapan's population has fallen below 120 million people for the first time in 42 years, according to data released by the Japanese government. The number of native Japanese residents dropped to 119.74 million at the start of this year, while the total population—including foreign residents—reached 123.8 million. This marks a record high for the number of foreign residents since tracking began in 2013. Japan has the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco, and fertility rates continue to decline, with just over 670,000 children born last year—the lowest since records began in 1899. The declining population is causing labor shortages and rising social security costs. In response, the Japanese government launched an AI-powered app called Tokyo Enmusubi in 2024 to encourage marriage among those who express interest but do not actively pursue it. By June of this year, the app had registered 16,000 users, with 760 serious relationships formed and 265 couples married.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual demographic data and government initiatives without overtly favoring any political perspective. It includes both challenges (declining population, low birth rates) and responses (government efforts), providing balanced information without loaded language or one-sided phr
