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An overview: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/27/asia/japan-population-drop-2022-intl-hnk/index.html
They need to pioneer an economy that doesn't rely on growth. Their distaste for immigrants has pushed robotics to alleviate the labour shortage, but immigration is still the only solution to keep the existing economy functioning. Supporting the aged in a country that leads in longevity is going to be challenging.
The cold facts if nothing changes: https://static.financialsense.com/historical/users/u165/images/2010/japan-population-1880-2100.jpg
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