Japan’s population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year – echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries.

The demographic crisis has become one of Japan’s most pressing issues, with multiple governments failing to reverse the double blow of a falling fertility rate and swelling elderly population.

Japan's population has been shrinking for 15 years, with huge implications for the country's economy, national defense, and culture. Now, policymakers are working to boost birth rates.

Japan has the world's highest proportion of elderly people. More than 20% of the population are now over the age of 65. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to about 40%. In graph format, it ...

Based on recent trends, Japan's proportion of elderly people is expected to continue to rise, hitting 34.8% in 2040, according to the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research.

Indonesia and Japan held a seminar to enhance the capability and quality of Indonesian caregivers who plan to pursue careers ...

Japan has the world’s oldest population, with nearly one in three people over 65 — a demographic reality that quietly but ...