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Foreign Births Surge in Japan Amid Population Debate

10/16/2025

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In 2024, births to foreign parents in Japan rose to over 22,000, up 50% from a decade earlier.
Births from Japanese couples fell to 686,000 in 2024.
The foreign population is now nearly 4 million, fueling debate after the rise of the right-leaning Sanseito party that opposes foreign workers.
Projections indicate foreign residents could exceed 10% of Japan's population by 2040.
Experts urge better support for foreign families to prevent divisions.

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Story summary

In 2024, births to foreign parents in Japan rose to over 22,000, up 50% from a decade earlier.
Births from Japanese couples fell to 686,000 in 2024.
The foreign population is now nearly 4 million, fueling debate after the rise of the right-leaning Sanseito party that opposes foreign workers.
Projections indicate foreign residents could exceed 10% of Japan's population by 2040.
Experts urge better support for foreign families to prevent divisions.