Chanachen village in Geling Gewog, Chukha is on the threshold of a major transformation. A Japanese company renowned for its expertise in natural food production, Sun Smile Co., Limited, will adopt ...

NANMOKU, Japan — This village sits along a river running through the mountains, surrounded by forests of cedar and bamboo. The once-thriving hamlet was known for its silk, timber and a starchy root ...

One of the memorable experiences you can have while traveling through Japan is discovering the tea culture. There are centuries of cultural tradition and precision in its craftsmanship, from its ...

Entrepreneurial young Japanese people are trying to reinvigorate Japan's most aged village — where more than two thirds of residents are over 65 — and keep it from vanishing from the map. Villages ...

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Villages across Japan's countryside are facing extinction as the population ages and shrinks. NPR's Anthony Kuhn visited Japan's most aged village, where most residents are over age 65. He reports on ...