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As the Japanese Countryside Empties Out, Wildlife Is Disappearing

The Japanese population is in decline, but the downward trend is especially pronounced in rural areas. The loss of people might be expected to lead to a resurgence of wildlife. But paradoxically, where farms have been abandoned, wildlife is also disappearing. Read more on E360 →

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