Event Brief
Japan child population falls for 45th straight year
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Japan’s child population fell for the 45th straight year to the lowest level since 1950.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Child population declines for the 45th consecutive year
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 6:41 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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