Japan’s Takaichi calls population decline a ‘quietly advancing national crisis’

Japan’s Takaichi calls population decline a ‘quietly advancing national crisis’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Ms. Takaichi said in parliament, pledging to “formulate a comprehensive population strategy” by the end of 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the decline in Japan’s population is a “quietly advancing national crisis,” in a policy speech on Monday (October 5, 2026).“Population decline is a quietly advancing national crisis,” Ms. Takaichi said in parliament, pledging to “formulate a comprehensive population strategy” by the end of 2026. Published - October 05, 2026 11:59 am IST

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