Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year’s record low in what the the top government spokesman described as a “critical situation.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno promised comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births. The total of 599,636 Japanese born in January-September was…

Japan births fall to new low as population shrinks, ages

TOKYO: The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year's record low in what the top government spokesman described as a "critical situation."Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno promised comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births.The 599,636 Japanese born in January to September was 4.9 percent below last year's figure, suggesting the number of births in all of 2022 might fall below last year's record low o…

Japan Births at New Low as Population Shrinks and Ages

The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year’s record low in what the top government spokesman described as a “critical situation.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno promised comprehensive measures to encourage more marriag

Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year's record low. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the low birthrate is

Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year’s record low. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the low birthrate is a “critical situation.” He pledged comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births. The total of 599,636

Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesperson said Monday that the number of babies born this year is below last year’s record low. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the low birthrate is a “critical situation.” He pledged comprehensive measures to encourage more marriages and births. The total of 599,636