Japan sees 17th consecutive year of population decline. Why is the country failing to reverse the trend?

Japan's population of Japanese nationals falls below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, marking a 17th straight year of decline. Despite childcare support, cash incentives and even AI-powered matchmaking, the country is struggling to reverse its demographic crisis.

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