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3、total population was estimated to be slightly over.million,marking a decline for the th consecutive year.The Japanese population recorded an unprecedented decrease of approximately,people compared to the previous year the largest drop in history.In contrast,the number of foreign residents surpassed.

4、million by the end of,reaching an all-time high.The number of inbound tourists also hit a record high of approximately million last year,highlighting the rapid diversification of Japanese society.At the same time,the proportion of elderly people aged and over reached.%,while the proportion of those

5、under fell to a record low of.%,underscoring the accelerating trends of population decline and aging.In addition to these demographic shifts,the urban environment is undergoing major changes.On the environmental front,the nationwide average temperature anomaly in the summer of was+.C the highest sin

6、ce records began showing the serious impact of global warming on urban living conditions.Regarding social infrastructure,many facilities such as road bridges,river management systems,and port facilities,which were constructed intensively during Japans period of rapid economic growth,are now over yea