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An Aging Japanese Village Put Life-Sized Dolls Everywhere to Feel More Alive
There are fewer than 60 residents living in the tiny Japanese village of Ichinono. Most of them are elderly, which is not surprising: Japan has the second-oldest population on earth. Kids born in the tiny village eventually went to college in big cities, found jobs elsewhere, and never returned. So, to make the city feel […] The post An Aging Japanese Village Put Life-Sized Dolls Everywhere to Feel More Alive appeared first on VICE.
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The village of Ichinono, with a population of less than 60, mostly elderly residents, has used life-sized dolls to revitalize the town. The dolls were created by residents, including 88-year-old Hisayo Yamazaki, to make the town feel more vibrant. Japan's population is declining, with a high percentage of people over 65, and the government has offered incentives to move to less populated areas. The village has seen a rare birth, a 2-year-old named Kuranosuke, and hopes to attract more young families.