With onsen hot springs, ancient shrines and great forests of broadleaf and conifer trees that conceal galloping waterfalls, discover the natural beauty and traditional charm of northern Ibaraki.

Wealthy overseas tourists have been visiting depopulated parts of rural Japan in increasing numbers to savor unique culinary ...

Many younger residents have migrated to cities for education and employment, leaving behind an ageing community.

Shohei Ohtani's rural hometown, Oshu City in northern Japan, is bursting with pride for its superstar son. Once known for ...

In Ichinono, Japan, life-sized puppets now occupy the village as a response to population decline and rural depopulation.

Through motherhood, education and work, Asako Osaki worked to bring global standards to the front lines of gender issues.

The village of Ichinono is emblematic of Japan's demographic woes as marriages and births continue to decline.

In Ichinono, Japan, life-sized dolls outnumber people. While some seek revitalisation, community experts caution against ...

Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making ...

“Black Ox,” a powerful rural drama from Japan’s Tsuta Tetsuichiro, has been picked up for world sales by Hong Kong and ...