Overview
Japan's population continues to gravitate to the Tokyo area, but some people long to move from the capital to different corners of the nation. A consultation center in Tokyo's Yurakucho district is a magnet for anyone considering such a shift. At the center, consultants from 39 prefectures offer free advice, information, and handy tips about housing, employment, and any other aspect of daily life that awaits new residents. About 70% of people who come seeking for advice are aged 40 or younger. Among the visitors we met over 3 days was a man in his 60's looking for a new place to live after a recent divorce, and a man who took early retirement so he could return to Kyushu and spend more time with his children. Why do people want to move from Tokyo? And what do they hope to find after moving to their new home?
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10 - 1Shinjuku Music Studio: Why We Formed a Band January 11, 2019 -
10 - 2A Matchmaking Lounge in Sendai January 18, 2019 -
10 - 3New Year Countdown at the Airport January 25, 2019 -
10 - 4Winter Camping Ground with a View of Mount Fuji February 01, 2019 -
10 - 5Winter in Tokyo: Taiyaki Elegy February 15, 2019 -
10 - 6A Barter Chain in Osaka February 22, 2019 -
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10 - 8A Realtor in Fukuoka: Opening the Door to New Lives March 15, 2019 -
10 - 9Close-up! Giant Job Fair April 12, 2019 -
10 - 10Osaka Ferry: A One-Minute Journey Through Life April 19, 2019 -
10 - 11Close-up! ‘The Rental Do-Nothing Person April 26, 2019 -
10 - 12Small Island, Big Send-Offs May 10, 2019 -
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10 - 14Jumokuso: Resting Beneath a Cherry Tree May 24, 2019 -
10 - 15Inside Japan's Largest Freight Terminal May 31, 2019 -
10 - 16Shibuya Post Office: Countdown to a New Era June 07, 2019 -
10 - 17People Who Live for ‘Saba-ge’ June 21, 2019 -
10 - 18Fasting Retreat: A Break for the Body and Mind June 28, 2019 -
10 - 19Catching Goldfish at a Fishing Pond in Tokyo July 05, 2019 -
10 - 20Wig Shop: A New Appearance, A New Self July 26, 2019 -
10 - 21Bargain Shoes for the Next Step in Life August 02, 2019 -
10 - 22Climbing the Walls of Life August 09, 2019 -
10 - 23Okinawa Driving School: Dreams Beyond a Driver's License August 30, 2019 -
10 - 24A New Life Away From Bustling Tokyo September 06, 2019 -
10 - 25At a coin car wash after the rainy season September 13, 2019 -
10 - 26Nurse Visits: Home Is Where the Heart Is September 20, 2019 -
10 - 2710-Year Milestones in Bikers' Life Journeys September 27, 2019 -
10 - 28From Town to Town on Hokkaido's Blood Donation Bus October 11, 2019 -
10 - 29Chasing Dreams in a Shared Office Space October 18, 2019 -
10 - 30Osaka Castle Park: The Park That Never Sleeps October 25, 2019 -
10 - 31China, Yunnan Province: A City Park Where You Can See Seagulls November 01, 2019 -
10 - 32Toothy Smiles and Dental Woes: A 24-Hour Dentist's Office November 08, 2019 -
10 - 33A Toast to Life November 15, 2019 -
10 - 34Small Wedding Stories November 22, 2019 -
10 - 35Mountain Views, Life Insights December 13, 2019 -
10 - 36Amusement Facility at Twilight in Amagasaki December 20, 2019