A recent study by the Population Strategy Council (PSC) in Japan has revealed that more than 40% of Japan’s municipalities are at risk of disappearing due to a sharp decline in population caused by a chronically low birth rate. The study identified 744 municipalities at risk, primarily due to a projected 50% decrease in the population of women between the ages of 20 and 39, which is the typical childbearing age. This population decline poses a significant threat as it could lead to a lack of future generations and a decline in the workforce, potentially impacting Japan’s economic growth and sustainability.