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Japan drops subsidy plan to draw women to rural areas upon marriage

Abroad in Japan

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Rural Japan's Gender Challenges

This chapter examines the difficulties rural Japan faces in attracting women amid societal and conservative expectations. It critiques a recent decision to drop a subsidy plan aimed at encouraging women to relocate to rural areas, highlighting the impact on gender roles and demographic issues.

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