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&nbsp;SubscribeToday's print editionHome DeliverySubscribe for more accessJAPANSocietyThe population of Japanese nationals fell 801,000 in 2022 from a year earlier to 122,423,038, marking the largest drop since the survey began in 1968, government data showed Wednesday.|SHAREEmailPrintThe population of Japanese nationals fell 801,000 in 2022 from a year earlier to 122,423,038, marking the largest drop and the first time all 47 prefectures have seen a decline since the survey began in 1968, government data showed Wednesday.As of Jan. 1, 2023, Japan's population, including foreign residents, stood at 125,416,877, down around 511,000 from a year earlier, according to a demographics survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.The trend indicates an urgent need for Japan to develop measures to address the declining birthrate and improve employment opportunities for youth and women in regional areas.In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.SUBSCRIBE NOW

&nbsp;SubscribeToday's print editionHome DeliverySubscribe for more accessJAPANSocietyThe population of Japanese nationals fell 801,000 in 2022 from a year earlier to 122,423,038, marking the largest drop since the survey began in 1968, government data showed Wednesday.|SHAREEmailPrintThe population of Japanese nationals fell 801,000 in 2022 from a year earlier to 122,423,038, marking the largest drop and the first time all 47 prefectures have seen a decline since the survey began in 1968, government data showed Wednesday.As of Jan. 1, 2023, Japan's population, including foreign residents,...

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