Japan may be known for its bustling, neon-lit cities, but much of the country, as beautifully depicted in anime, still retains a peaceful, pastoral countryside. Many iconic anime set in rural ...

“It’s a small town of about 8,000 people. Like most rural towns in Japan, it has an aging population, so anyone under the age of 50 knows each other. So, yeah, there are just not that many new ...

A school often serves as a natural community hub, but schools are closing all over rural Japan. Since the early 20th century, ...

By 2036, 40% of India’s population will reside in cities. This presents significant challenges—the problem isn’t the pace of ...

While rural areas have long struggled with depopulation, a tipping point for urban centres is expected by 2035, according to ...

Japan faces urban population decline by 2035, with ageing societies challenging city sustainability and prompting calls for ...