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In Japan's Vanishing Rural Towns, Newcomers Wanted www.citylab.com

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As young people continue to relocate to major cities, rural towns are looking for ways to boost their population.
Japan’s population is set to lose up to one-third of its population, down to 88 million people, by 2065.
With fewer young people and a glut of elderly residents—among the longest-lived in the world—many rural towns appear to be locked into a demographic death spiral.
She cited the town’s scenery and rich culture, and the relaxed pace of life here compared to Japan’s major cities.
Among the fundamental challenges for rural towns: transportation and lack of economic opportunities.