Epi 111: Why children and families are moving to smaller towns in Japan, away from big cities

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If the word countryside and summer vacations reminds you of adventures of the Famous Five, children in Japan are being enticed to have just that – a lot of adventures by the village-side all year round!

Japan is facing extreme pressure in its tightly congested cities such as Tokyo. The government is encouraging families to move to smaller towns by the city. They hope that the monetary incentive will prove strong enough a motive for counter-urbanisation.

Will this really help?
Has any other country tried this?
You'll find answers to these and more from Atmaj and Vani – both primary schoolers from Ahlcon Public School, Delhi. 

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