Japanโs 2025 census has revealed the biggest population drop in the countryโs modern history.
The population fell by around 3.1 million over the past five years, bringing the total to about 123 million.
It is the largest decline since Japan began keeping census records in 1920 and marks the third consecutive census showing a shrinking population.
Despite efforts to encourage more children, the population continues to shrink at a record pace.