Wealthy overseas tourists have been visiting depopulated parts of rural Japan in increasing numbers to savor unique culinary ...

Yamamoto plans to submit testimonies from her online project to decision-makers in local and central governments, which are ...

In Ichinono, Japan, life-sized dolls outnumber people. While some seek revitalisation, community experts caution against ...

Shohei Ohtani's rural hometown, Oshu City in northern Japan, is bursting with pride for its superstar son. Once known for ...

Many younger residents have migrated to cities for education and employment, leaving behind an ageing community.

Through motherhood, education and work, Asako Osaki worked to bring global standards to the front lines of gender issues.

In Ichinono, Japan, life-sized puppets now occupy the village as a response to population decline and rural depopulation.

Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making ...

The insularity of rural Japan was stifling for 37-year-old Akane Tanaka Schneider, who grew up in Niigata and now runs a small business on the outskirts of Tokyo. “One thing I felt negative about ...

HITACHI, Japan — By pledging to revitalize depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain its majority in Sunday's general election. Over 40% of ...

HITACHI: By pledging to revitalise depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain its majority in Sunday’s general election. Over 40 percent of ...