Living it Slow in Rural Japan This time, we discover the enchanting natural landscape of Miyama in Kyoto Prefecture. Drawn to the appeal of a slowly paced life in the Japanese countryside, some ...

TOKYO -- Japan must address the problem of population drain from rural areas if it is to enjoy a new era of economic growth, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday. In a speech to ...

Blending fantastic views with vertigo-inducing heights, Japan’s suspension bridges are a fun way to experience Japan’s nature ...

Japan’s recent political shifts, coupled with ongoing corporate governance reforms, create a dynamic investment environment ...

Abandoned homes, some so dilapidated that they pose a danger, are increasingly dotting Japan’s landscape, and not just in rural areas. The government is trying to address this problem ...

HITACHI: By pledging to revitalise depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his party retain its majority in Sunday’s general election. Over 40 percent of ...

Meanwhile, those who set up IT businesses in rural Japan can apply for a grant of 3 million yen ($27,343). The problem of empty houses in rural areas is not unique to Japan. As Insider's Taylor ...