Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Japan is considering a new system in which young officials from central government agencies split their time between Tokyo and regional areas to support small municipalities. The measure ...

About 40 percent of Japan’s municipalities are at risk of disappearing after 2050 because of an expected sharp decline in women of child-bearing age. The population strategy council consisting ...