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The population of Japan has fallen by over three million in the past five years.
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This is the largest drop since records began in 1920.
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This demographic survey is conducted every five years.
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It was confirmed again that the population decline is advancing.
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He vowed to promote comprehensive measures to address the downturn.
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The government attributed the decline to various factors.
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This compared to 2.5 million annual births during the postwar baby boom.
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Governments have introduced measures to encourage couples to have babies.
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They have expanded child allowances and increased parental leave.
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Putting considerable strain on healthcare systems and pensions.
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