Japan's births rise for first time in 11 years, driven by Tokyo

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Japan's births rise for first time in 11 years, driven by Tokyo

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Births to Japanese nationals rose in the first half of 2026 for the first time in 11 years, according to health ministry data. Tokyo and other urban areas led the increase.

The number of babies born to Japanese nationals in the first half of 2026 increased for the first time in 11 years, led by a rise in births in Tokyo and other urban areas, according to health ministry data.

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