Japan moves to make childbirth entirely free by 2028, transitioning from a lump-sum allowance to full public health insurance ...

Japan's population has been shrinking for 15 years, with huge implications for the country's economy, national defense, and culture. Now, policymakers are working to boost birth rates. Social Security ...

A total of 705,809 babies were born in the archipelago last year, a 2.1% decrease compared to 2024 - Successive Japanese leaders have promised to reverse the decline in the birth rate, with limited su ...

TOKYO -- The use of epidural anesthesia to alleviate pain during delivery is gradually gaining traction in Japan. However, its prevalence is still low･･･ ...