thejapantimes, 23 days ago to Japan A severe outflow of young people is taking place in Japan's quake-hit Noto Peninsula, raising concerns among local residents that there will be no one left to carry out the "creative reconstruction" that prefectural officials are aiming for. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/21/japan/society/noto-population-outflow/ #japan #society #ishikawaearthquake #notopeninsula #depopulation #rurallife
A severe outflow of young people is taking place in Japan's quake-hit Noto Peninsula, raising concerns among local residents that there will be no one left to carry out the "creative reconstruction" that prefectural officials are aiming for. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/21/japan/society/noto-population-outflow/ #japan #society #ishikawaearthquake #notopeninsula #depopulation #rurallife
thejapantimes, 24 days ago to Japan One professor believes depopulation could leave many of Japan's cities empty, with just Tokyo and Fukuoka serving as major hubs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/society/japan-2124-future-cities-depopulation/ #japan #society #cities #tokyo #fukuoka #depopulation #agingsociety
One professor believes depopulation could leave many of Japan's cities empty, with just Tokyo and Fukuoka serving as major hubs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/society/japan-2124-future-cities-depopulation/ #japan #society #cities #tokyo #fukuoka #depopulation #agingsociety
thejapantimes, 30 days ago to Japan A total of 21,716 people in Japan died alone at home from January through March, nearly 80% of whom were 65 or older, the National Police Agency said in releasing an official tally on solitary deaths for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/14/japan/society/japan-solitary-deaths/ #japan #society #aging #depopulation #japanesepolice
A total of 21,716 people in Japan died alone at home from January through March, nearly 80% of whom were 65 or older, the National Police Agency said in releasing an official tally on solitary deaths for the first time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/14/japan/society/japan-solitary-deaths/ #japan #society #aging #depopulation #japanesepolice
tdwllms1, 30 days ago @thejapantimes how sad.... I can only imagine the numbers in the US.... likely far worse,.
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how sad.... I can only imagine the numbers in the US.... likely far worse,.
thejapantimes, 30 days ago to worldnews The city-state will have a new PM this week. Will Lawrence Wong ensure Singapore remains the sleek, cool and prosperous metropolis of "Crazy Rich Asians"? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/world/singapore-new-prime-minister-lawrence-wong/ #commentary #worldnews #singapore #lawrencewong #leekuanyew #globaleconomy #depopulation #southeastasia
The city-state will have a new PM this week. Will Lawrence Wong ensure Singapore remains the sleek, cool and prosperous metropolis of "Crazy Rich Asians"? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/world/singapore-new-prime-minister-lawrence-wong/ #commentary #worldnews #singapore #lawrencewong #leekuanyew #globaleconomy #depopulation #southeastasia
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The number of children in Japan has dropped to another record low, in a stark reminder of the demographic challenges that are weighing on Asia’s second biggest economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/society/children-population-record-low/ #japan #society #children #population #depopulation
The number of children in Japan has dropped to another record low, in a stark reminder of the demographic challenges that are weighing on Asia’s second biggest economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/society/children-population-record-low/ #japan #society #children #population #depopulation
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Depopulation Despite bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan faces a rising number of abandoned properties, particularly in rural areas, which pose risks to communities and economies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/05/03/japan-abandoned-buildings/ #editorials #japaneseeconomy #depopulation #demographics #housing #grayingsociety
Despite bustling cities like Tokyo and Osaka, Japan faces a rising number of abandoned properties, particularly in rural areas, which pose risks to communities and economies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/05/03/japan-abandoned-buildings/ #editorials #japaneseeconomy #depopulation #demographics #housing #grayingsociety
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to worldnews In countries with strong family ties, people are less impacted by financial instability, with intergenerational solidarity acting as a natural buffer against shocks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/03/world/families-intergenerational-safety-net/ #commentary #worldnews #families #children #parenthood #socialwelfare #aging #depopulation #population
In countries with strong family ties, people are less impacted by financial instability, with intergenerational solidarity acting as a natural buffer against shocks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/03/world/families-intergenerational-safety-net/ #commentary #worldnews #families #children #parenthood #socialwelfare #aging #depopulation #population
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan While Wednesday marks four months since a massive earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan on New Year's Day, local residents are facing a tough decision: whether to leave or remain in the quake-hit areas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/01/japan/society/noto-quake-survivors-tough-choice-whether-to-remain/ #japan #society #earthquakes #ishikawaearthquake #wajima #elderly #depopulation
While Wednesday marks four months since a massive earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan on New Year's Day, local residents are facing a tough decision: whether to leave or remain in the quake-hit areas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/01/japan/society/noto-quake-survivors-tough-choice-whether-to-remain/ #japan #society #earthquakes #ishikawaearthquake #wajima #elderly #depopulation
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Local councils and assemblies in Japan are increasingly turning to new ways to seek out new blood as more of its members get elected uncontested, possibly undermining essential functions such as administrative oversight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/29/japan/politics/local-assemblies-trying-to-nurture-candidates/ #japan #politics #ruralareas #depopulation
Local councils and assemblies in Japan are increasingly turning to new ways to seek out new blood as more of its members get elected uncontested, possibly undermining essential functions such as administrative oversight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/29/japan/politics/local-assemblies-trying-to-nurture-candidates/ #japan #politics #ruralareas #depopulation
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan More than 40% of Japan’s municipalities might eventually vanish due to a sharp population decline brought on by a chronically low birthrate, according to a recent study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/ #japan #society #depopulation #populationstrategycouncil
More than 40% of Japan’s municipalities might eventually vanish due to a sharp population decline brought on by a chronically low birthrate, according to a recent study. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/ #japan #society #depopulation #populationstrategycouncil
grrlscientist, 1 month ago to climate #ClimateCrisis → #drought → #FoodCrisis → #migration Half-century of eastern Nepal’s🇳🇵 rainfall🌧️ data points to a link between chronic drought & #depopulation https://nepalitimes.com/here-now/climate-crisis-drought-food-deficit-migration
#ClimateCrisis → #drought → #FoodCrisis → #migration
Half-century of eastern Nepal’s🇳🇵 rainfall🌧️ data points to a link between chronic drought & #depopulation
https://nepalitimes.com/here-now/climate-crisis-drought-food-deficit-migration
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan In Sweden, 90% of fathers take parental leave, versus 17% in Japan. Japanese families — and the economy — are missing out on the huge benefits of a more gender equal approach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/12/japan/sweden-japan-paternity-leave-productivity/ #commentary #japan #sweden #paternityleave #maternityleave #parenthood #children #population #depopulation #japaneseeconomy #jobs
In Sweden, 90% of fathers take parental leave, versus 17% in Japan. Japanese families — and the economy — are missing out on the huge benefits of a more gender equal approach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/12/japan/sweden-japan-paternity-leave-productivity/ #commentary #japan #sweden #paternityleave #maternityleave #parenthood #children #population #depopulation #japaneseeconomy #jobs
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldnews Japan may be the poster child for low birthrates, but Singapore is confronting its own decline. Its solution? Bonuses for foreign nurses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/10/world/singapore-super-aging-society-nurses/ #commentary #worldnews #singapore #southkorea #china #japan #population #depopulation #familyplanning #parenthoodchildren #healthcare #nurses
Japan may be the poster child for low birthrates, but Singapore is confronting its own decline. Its solution? Bonuses for foreign nurses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/10/world/singapore-super-aging-society-nurses/ #commentary #worldnews #singapore #southkorea #china #japan #population #depopulation #familyplanning #parenthoodchildren #healthcare #nurses
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to worldwithoutus South Korea has set a fresh record for the world’s lowest fertility rate as the impact of the nation’s aging demographics looms large for its medical system, social welfare provision and economic growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/28/asia-pacific/society/south-korea-world-lowest-fertility-rate/ #asiapacific #society #southkorea #familyplanning #parenthood #population #depopulation
South Korea has set a fresh record for the world’s lowest fertility rate as the impact of the nation’s aging demographics looms large for its medical system, social welfare provision and economic growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/28/asia-pacific/society/south-korea-world-lowest-fertility-rate/ #asiapacific #society #southkorea #familyplanning #parenthood #population #depopulation
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to environment Rural communities are considering collective relocation as a means to deal with worsening climate disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/02/24/climate-change/collective-relocation-japan-rural-communty/ #environment #climatechange #depopulation #ruralcommunities
Rural communities are considering collective relocation as a means to deal with worsening climate disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/02/24/climate-change/collective-relocation-japan-rural-communty/ #environment #climatechange #depopulation #ruralcommunities