These abandoned houses have created "ghost villages" in Japan's rural prefectures where homes can neither be filled nor knocked down. In some areas, nearly one out of every five homes is empty.

The village of Takigahara, in Japan’s rural Ishikawa prefecture, sits in a valley along a river. In the summer, bright green ...

This anime set in rural Japan explores human and spirit connections, grounded in serene village life and touching supernatural tales. Non Non Biyori (Image via SILVER LINK.) Candy-sweet comedy Non ...

In response to the ongoing challenges posed by Japan’s shrinking population and aging rural demographics ... help connect businesses with farming villages. A task force involving relevant ...

The ancient tradition of “murahachibu,” ostracizing community members as punishment, gets a contemporary twist in Hideo ...

94 percent of all Japanese local governments are expected to see a residential decrease. In some rural areas, residents are afraid their homeland will disappear. Kawakami Village in Nara ...