The Japanese capital is rolling out subsidies for epidurals in a country where cost is a barrier and women are often ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 27, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. The world's population may have recently exceeded eight billion, but it's a deceptive ...

An official from Save the Children Japan urged the central and local governments to strengthen their support measures.

Japan is poised to significantly overhaul its approach to childbirth costs as part of a sweeping initiative to tackle its declining birth rate. A government panel has recommended making childbirth ...

TOKYO, June 4. /TASS/. Last year, the total number of births in Japan fell to its lowest level since 1899 when vital statistics were first recorded in the country: in 2024, the Japanese gave birth to ...

Births in Japan fell to a record low last year, according to newly released government data, as the country faces a deepening demographic crisis. Newsweek has contacted the Japanese Foreign Ministry ...

TOKYO (AP) — Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child, palace officials confirmed Friday, though they gave no details, saying she is no longer a royal member. The ...