Japan is in a serious crisis

On May 5, 2025, Japan's NHK news website reported, citing a disclosure from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, that Japan is facing an ongoing child population crisis. The latest report revealed that the number of children under the age of 15 nationwide has dropped to only 13.66 million, a record low. The disclosure was made on Children's Day in Japan, which falls on May 5. สล็อต