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Gender inequality accelerates Japan’s rural depopulation

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Kyoto’s Tourist Tax hike 2026: What travellers should know and 5 places worth every rupee

Kyoto will implement a new tiered accommodation tax starting March 1, 2026, to address over-tourism and heritage conservation ...