Japan’s baby boom among foreign-born population spotlights demographic timebomb

Japan is experiencing a notable increase in births among its foreign-born population, with over 22,000 babies born in 2024, marking a 50% rise from a decade ago. This surge highlights the ongoing challenges Japan faces in encouraging its native couples to have larger families. While this growth is a positive sign for the country's demographic concerns, it also underscores the need for broader solutions to address the declining birth rates among Japanese citizens.