Breathing new life into Japan's abandoned homes
by editors@theworld.org (Carolyn Beeler) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6RG65)
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.