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flag Japan's adult population hit a record low in 2026, amid ongoing demographic challenges.

flag Japan’s 2026 adult population reached 1.09 million, the second-lowest on record, reflecting the nation’s ongoing low birthrate, with new adults making up 0.89% of the population. flag On New Year’s Day, citizens celebrated the sunrise at sites like Diamond Fuji and Tokyo Skytree, while Emperor Naruhito urged hope and progress in his message. flag Prime Minister Shigeru Takaichi began her term in the official residence. flag A wolf escaped from Tama Zoological Park, was recaptured, and the zoo closed early. flag A 67-vehicle crash on the Kan-Etsu Expressway killed two and injured 26. flag A five-year-old boy died in a Hokkaido ski resort escalator incident. flag Foreign nationals were deployed as bus drivers for the first time to address labor shortages.

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