data result japanThe number of newborns in Japan is decreasing faster than projected, with the number of annual births falling to another record low last year, according to government dataThe number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 in 2025 -- a first since records began in 1899. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) SAKI HAYASHI. June 4, 2025 14:00 JST. Updated on