Key Facts
• Keiichi Miho, 76, won his fifth term as mayor of Nihonmatsu City.
• Population dropped from 62,695 in 2006 to 49,460 as of October 2025.
• Births in 2024 totaled 192, less than half of 489 in 2006.
• City aims to maintain a population of 50,000 by 2030 but faces faster decline.
• Initiatives include free school lunches and a “Child and Family Center.”
• Support for young families includes housing subsidies and seamless childcare services.
• Natural and social dynamics both show continued population decrease.
• Miho emphasizes children as “the city’s treasure and future.”
• The 2026–2030 strategy will focus on childcare and job creation.
• Collaboration with citizens is key to building a sustainable community.
Summary
Nihonmatsu City faces a critical challenge of population decline, with numbers dropping by 20% since its 2005 merger. Mayor Keiichi Miho, recently re-elected for a fifth term, prioritizes addressing this issue through enhanced childcare support, including free school lunches and comprehensive family services. Despite efforts like housing subsidies and the establishment of a “Child and Family Center,” birth rates and youth retention remain low. The city’s 2026–2030 strategy will focus on creating a supportive environment for families and generating employment opportunities. Miho’s leadership aims to foster a sustainable future by collaborating with citizens to revitalize the community.
