Tokyo Remains Only Prefecture with Slight Citizen Growth Amid National Decline

Among Japan’s 47 prefectures, Tokyo was the sole region where the number of Japanese citizens rose, albeit modestly, by 0.09 percent. All other prefectures saw a decrease in native residents.

The Ministry’s data underline how uneven the demographic changes are, with urban centers like Tokyo retaining a small influx of residents while rural areas continue to lose population at an accelerating pace.