At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more ...

Because of the shrinking population and internal migration, Japan has millions of unoccupied houses in rural areas. But thanks to the low prices and the lack of restrictions on foreigners ...

The prime minister may be taking cues from the mistakes of past efforts, but ultimately, even the best rural revitalization ...

Japan may be known for its bustling, neon-lit cities, but much of the country, as beautifully depicted in anime, still retains a peaceful, pastoral countryside. Many iconic anime set in rural ...

There are so many writers in New York, it can be a bit of a struggle to carve out space, whereas there aren't that many writers writing in English who are living in rural Japan. So without really ...

While rural areas have long struggled with depopulation, a tipping point for urban centres is expected by 2035, according to ...