Same in every rural area in many countries. When I see the decline of my childhood district it makes me very sad. But lack of jobs and poor infrastructure is driving so many people to the crowded urban areas. I wish I could go back home.
Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service 16.11.24 1415pm i need a place to live. maybe i go live in japan?
04:42 The idea that older homes in Japan have no appeal due to earthquakes is fascinating. 🌍 While many cherish historic homes, Japan’s reality makes new builds a lifeline. How does that change the fabric of community life?
This isn’t unique to Japan, rapid urbanization and declining fertility. This is happening to varying degrees from the USA, Italy, Spain, Greece, Russia and many others. Japan is just early to this.
The Japanese have decided life was difficult on Earth, and like Dolphins in the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, decided it was time to exit the planet. 'Thanks for the fish!'
Same in every rural area in many countries. When I see the decline of my childhood district it makes me very sad. But lack of jobs and poor infrastructure is driving so many people to the crowded urban areas. I wish I could go back home.
Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan? - The Global Story podcast, BBC World Service 16.11.24 1415pm i need a place to live. maybe i go live in japan?
so inspiring😊
The high inheritance tax can be up to about 50% of the value of the home. Many cannot afford to pay the fees to inherit a house.
04:42 The idea that older homes in Japan have no appeal due to earthquakes is fascinating. 🌍 While many cherish historic homes, Japan’s reality makes new builds a lifeline. How does that change the fabric of community life?
This isn’t unique to Japan, rapid urbanization and declining fertility. This is happening to varying degrees from the USA, Italy, Spain, Greece, Russia and many others. Japan is just early to this.
very good
The Japanese have decided life was difficult on Earth, and like Dolphins in the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy, decided it was time to exit the planet. 'Thanks for the fish!'
Gambatte
Kudasai
Send the migrants over there if they have so much abandon homes 🏠 other people have zero
Connishiwa
kudasai please 🙏 😢 😭 😫 😔 😞 🙏
More people are dying
Lifespan80.90years
Statistical data??
Shinkansan
BulletTRAIN
FUJISAN
KAMAKURA
BUDDHA IMAGE
YOKOHAMA
PREFECTURE1945
ATOMICBOMB
Very informative...Japan should welcome African immigrants to their country
Don't like this woman
Is this any business of the BBC?
What's wrong with BBC talking about housing situation/depopulation at the opposite end of the continent?
they are soon to be gone as a nation,