Japan's population. a. is expected to decline over the next half-century b. is concentrated along the shore of the Sea of Japan (East Sea) exhibits a low rate of literacy c. is concentrated on Hokkaido and Shikoku d. is reflective of a multicultural society

Japan's population is expected to decline over the next half-century

Explanation: According to The Japan Times Online,it stated that in 2014, Japan's population was estimated at 127 million; this figure is expected to shrink to 107 million (16%) by 2040 and to 97 million (24%) by 2050 should the current demographic trend continue. This population decline began in the year 2011. This because the elderly population of Japan is really high. According to 2014 estimates, 33.0% of the Japanese population is above the age of 60, 25.9% are aged 65 or above, and 12.5% are aged 75 or above.