TOKYO -- The number of babies born in Japan has fallen drastically this year, slipping below 900,000 for the first time on record.
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Japan's births fall below 900,000 for the first time on record
Despite government push, aging nation suffers population drop of over 500,000 this year
Births in Japan in 2019 were the lowest since records began despite government efforts to encourage couples to have larger families. (Photo by Wataru Ito)
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