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Japan's Population Shrinks Again, Foreign Residents Surge

8/7/2025

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Japan's population has hit a sobering milestone, shrinking for the 16th straight year to approximately 121 million, a staggering drop of over 900,000. While Tokyo and Chiba thrive, 45 prefectures face decline. In a glimmer of hope, foreign residents surged past 3.6 million, the highest increase since 2013, highlighting a complex demographic shift.

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Story summary

Japan's population has hit a sobering milestone, shrinking for the 16th straight year to approximately 121 million, a staggering drop of over 900,000. While Tokyo and Chiba thrive, 45 prefectures face decline. In a glimmer of hope, foreign residents surged past 3.6 million, the highest increase since 2013, highlighting a complex demographic shift.