All of Japan’s 47 prefectures except Okinawa saw their population fall, with the largest decrease in Tokyo. People aged 65 or older now account for a record 29 per cent of the entire Japanese population.

All of Japan’s 47 prefectures except Okinawa saw their population fall, with the largest decrease in Tokyo. People aged 65 or older now account for a record 29 per cent of the entire Japanese population.