Much has been written about China’s sharp demographic shift, but less attention has been paid to how this might affect—or ...

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.

Japan's population, which peaked in 2008 at 128 million, could fall to 87 million by 2070, said the report.

When politicians continue to stoke public alarm toward foreigners, they risk spreading xenophobic sentiment throughout ...

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 eyes demographic time bomb In the first of a series on Japan's population crisis, the BBC's Philippa Fogarty looks at what the demographic changes mean for Asia's economic giant.

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

Japan's population decline has hit a record low for a 14th consecutive year.

Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.