depopulation

Aging Ramen Shop Owners Struggle to Pass on Their Legacies

Japan's aging population has created a successor crisis that threatens to shutter half of the country's ramen shops.

Japan’s Perennial Baby Stroller War

Many moms don't regard Japan as a friendly place to raise kids - and attitudes towards baby strollers have become symbolic of…

De-Population in Japan: No Easy Fixes?

The continued downward spiral of Japan’s population hasn't been helped by the slowdown in the Japanese economy. Emma Ford combines personal experience…