The decline in Japan’s total population

As of January 2026, Japan’s population fell below 120 million for the first time in 42 years. The total population is projected to fall to around 87 million by 2070.

With the decline in the population, a reduction in the working-age population is inevitable. In the face of labour shortages, there are sectors that require foreign workers. However, there are also concerns about increasing the number of foreign workers.

　I believe that, given the expected decline in the working-age population, coexistence with foreign nationals is inevitable.

The Training and Employment Scheme is due to come into effect in April 2027, and I believe that both the government and businesses must play a vital role in training and supporting foreign workers. I also hope that the government will formulate and implement policies designed to make this country a destination of choice for foreign nationals.

　As an Immigration Lawyer, I would also like to provide support to both companies and foreign nationals.

This article was machine-translated from Japanese. Please refer to the Japanese version for accurate information.