Japan Times Culture·Mar 23·CULTURE

‘Alone in Japan’ travels towns in decline, talks to the people left

While Japan's depopulation is a much discussed issue, Tom Feiling's book, "Alone in Japan" tackles the topic face to face as he travels to remote parts of Japan.

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‘Alone in Japan’ travels towns in decline, talks to the people left

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