This village is called Inunaki Village, and it is located in Japan. However, right outside, there are large signboards stating that Japan's jurisdiction ends there– once you step in, you're no ...

Life Where I'm From Japan’s Hidden Eco-Village – A Model for the Future! Posted: March 10, 2025 | Last updated: March 10, 2025 Deep in the mountains of Okayama Prefecture, the tiny village of ...

2019 marks the end of the Heisei era in Japan, which spanned 30 years ... residents are afraid their homeland will disappear. Kawakami Village in Nara Prefecture is one of them.

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

because people don't want to live in a terminal village surrounded by 'ghost houses,'" McMorran said. It's also, he said, linked to the birthrate in Japan, which has been on a downward trend since ...