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Why are there millions of empty homes in Japan?

The Global Story

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Japan's Population Crisis and Its Abandoned Homes

This chapter explores Japan's shrinking, aging population and the resulting surplus of empty homes, pointing to a deeper societal crisis. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for solutions to revitalize these spaces and the communities they inhabit, amid challenges posed by restrictive immigration policies.

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