Sustainability in Contemporary Rural Japan - Challenges and Opportunities (Hardcover)

Rural communities in Japan have suffered from significant depopulation and economic downturn in post-war years. Low birth rates, aging populations, agricultural decline and youth migration to large cities have been compounded by the triple disaster of 11 March 2011, which destroyed farming and fishing communities and left thousands of people homeless. This book identifies these challenges and acknowledges that an era of post-growth has arrived in Japan. Through exploring new forms of regional employment, community empowerment, and reverse migration, the authors address potential opportunities and benefits that may help to create and ensure the quality of life in depopulating areas and post-disaster scenarios. This book will be of interest not only to students of Japanese society, but also to those outside of Japan who are seeking new approaches for tackling depopulation challenges.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Asia and the Environment
Release date:	December 2015
First published:	2016
Editors:	Stephanie Assmann
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-82608-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Rural communities Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Promotions
LSN:	1-138-82608-1
Barcode:	9781138826083

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