Japanese village seeks young Peruvians to reverse ageing population

Summarised from Euronews's report · Updated 23 Oct, 06:28 · Archive

A Japanese village of 1,300 residents is partnering with a Peruvian district to attract young migrants to address labour shortages.

Nanmoku, a Japanese village with around 1,300 residents, faces an ageing population and significant labour shortages affecting schools, public transport and care facilities. Local officials believe a new sister-city partnership with Belén, a district in Peru's Amazon region, could reverse the decline by attracting young Peruvians to relocate.

Two Peruvian students have already visited the village and expressed interest in settling there. Officials say the initiative could benefit both communities. However, the practical mechanism for obtaining residency in Japan remains unclear, presenting a potential obstacle to the scheme.

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• Japan village looks to young Peruvians to tackle ageing populationA small Japanese village facing an ageing population and labour shortages is hoping to attract young residents from Peru through a new sister-city partnership.Euronews · 23 Oct, 05:15

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