In a historic demographic shift, Japan now finds itself confronting an unprecedented challenge as more than one in 10 of its citizens have reached the age of 80 or older, according to recent national data. With 29.1% of the country’s 125 million population now aged 65 or older, Japan has set a new record in the aging population category, reflecting the dire consequences of its … Continue reading Japan Grapples with Aging Population Crisis: Over One in 10 Now Aged 80 or Older