Article 6RG65 Breathing new life into Japan's abandoned homes

Breathing new life into Japan's abandoned homes

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editors@theworld.org (Carolyn Beeler)
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As Japan struggles with a shrinking population, the number of abandoned homes in the country has surged to 9 million. These homes are largely seen as a nuisance and eyesore, but in recent years, start-ups, realtors and home renovators have attempted to create a market for older homes. The World's Carolyn Beeler reports.

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