"Japan's Record Low Births Deepen Demographic Woes in 2023"

Japan's birth rate hit a record low in 2023, with only 758,631 babies born, while the population, including foreign residents, decreased by 831,872, the largest decline ever. The number of deaths also reached a record high, and marriages fell to their lowest level since World War II. The government is considering legislation to address the declining birthrate, including boosting child allowances and implementing labor reforms to increase wages and eliminate the gender gap.