Japan Sees Increase in Abandoned Homes Amid Population...
International News
July 26, 2024
Japan is grappling with a rising number of abandoned homes as its population continues to shrink, creating significant urban and rural challenges. Sonoda Masaaki from the Tanabe City Office Construction Bureau highlights that many properties are left vacant as younger generations migrate to cities or overseas, leaving rural areas increasingly depopulated. Efforts are underway to address the issue through incentives for redevelopment and policies aimed at revitalizing declining regions.