Tokyo’s Dominance Wanes as Population Declines, 13 Wards to Shrink by 2050

Tokyo, the only prefecture still with a continuously growing population, is expected to see populations begin to fall within the next 20 years. By 2050, 13 of 23 wards are projected to lose residents, affecting public transport networks and real estate prices. The city’s slowdown as a hub for business and government operations may also cast a shadow on the future of local governments.

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