The Kaneta family’s bakery in Nanmoku symbolizes the struggle of rural Japan, with 9 million abandoned homes highlighting the crisis of depopulation and aging communities.
Once bustling with shops, Nanmoku now struggles with only two confectionary stores left, a reflection of a wider trend of decline in rural areas across Japan.
In Nanmoku, 67% of the population is over 65, showcasing the demographic crisis where the younger generation migrates to cities, leaving the elderly behind.
Akiya, or abandoned houses, have become common sights in Japan as population decline leads to disused buildings, marking a significant shift in community dynamics.
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