In Japan, where the birth rate is declining and the population is aging, the problem of akiya (vacant houses) has become a serious issue in recent years. According to the Japanese government, the number of akiya in Japan increased by about 1.9 times...
Japan’s problems with its declining birthrate and greying population are well known. Nearly a third of its population is 65 or older, and the population has continued to decline for the past decade. Rural areas are especially hard hit as younger...