There’s a widespread belief in Japan that if you want to achieve educational or economic success, you come to Tokyo.
In Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward you’ll find the Furusato Kaiki Support Center, an NPO that acts as a liaison between residents looking to leave the capital and some 800 regional organizations that would be happy to welcome them.
Altogether, prospective movers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s comprised 54.7 percent of those the Furusato Kaiki Support Center provided guidance to.
Shizuoka PrefectureWe’re guessing Shizuoka got a bit of a boost due to it being a popular weekend travel destination for Tokyo residents.
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