MINAKAMI, Gunma Prefecture--A surge in school closures exacerbated by Japan’s declining birthrate amounts to a lot of unused real estate over the years. Invariably, local government officials ...

For centuries, Daruma dolls have been popular in Japan as talismans to bring good fortune. The largest producer of Daruma ...

MAEBASHI -- Gunma Prefecture was named the most popular relocation destination for the first time in 2024 in a survey conducted by a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that supports people's moves ...

Three banks based in central Japan are teaming up to combat the enduring challenge of a dwindling population that’s threatening their long-term viability.

Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...

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