HomeNews MediaJapan’s rural communities are dying out. The problem is, so are its cities CNN News Media Japan’s rural communities are dying out. The problem is, so are its cities Antzila.com March 17, 2023 When Kentaro Yokobori was born almost seven years ago, he was the first newborn in the Sogio district of Kawakami village, Japan, in 25 years. His birth was like a miracle for many villagers. CNN's Will RIpley reports. ⦿Source