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How Japan is trying to solve the problem of shrinking villages - Publication Date |
- Sep 04, 2024
- Episode Duration |
- 00:09:00
The once-thriving Japanese hamlet of Nanmoku was known for its silk and timber industries. Today, it is the country's most aged village, with two-thirds of residents over age 65. On today's show, how the Japanese government is trying to address rural depopulation and attract younger residents to villages like Nanmoku.
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