The prime minister may be taking cues from the mistakes of past efforts, but ultimately, even the best rural revitalization ...

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

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

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In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in the central Japan ...

The Japanese car making giants aimed to combine their businesses to compete against Chinese rivals. Authorities using drone cameras have yet to ascertain if the missing driver is inside the cabin.

Local railway operator Izukyu Co. unveiled a 39-character promotional sub-name for Izu-Hokkawa Station here on Feb. 5, which t･･･ ...

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At Urban List, we know that Tokyo is a city ... A matcha made in heaven! Shizuoka boasts a robust green tea industry—it is accountable for about 40 per cent of Japan’s green tea. Green tea enthusiasts ...

On January 29, the eight-piece announced additional dates to their existing shows in Texas and Madrid, on top of new stops in Shizuoka in May and Rome in July. Tickets to the newly added shows of ...

Japanese culture offers numerous habits for a balanced lifestyle. By borrowing these simple yet effective habits from Japanese culture, anyone can improve their relationship with food and prevent ...