What Akiya Means: The Reason Why This Country Has 9 Million Empty Houses
Japan faces a growing issue with 9 million abandoned homes, known as 'akiyas', as young people migrate to cities, leaving their family homes vacant after the older generation passes away.
Choosing a Place to Migrate: "First, Gunma" Gains Popularity, Rising Prefectures...
Gunma Prefecture retains the top spot for preferred migration destinations in Japan for 2025, driven by increasing interest for families looking for work-life balance and a better living environment outside urban areas.
The Basque Government warns of the impact of city dwellers moving to the countryside: 'They are bothered by sheep passing through the village and leaving marks'
The Basque Government raises concerns about the complaints from urban migrants to rural areas regarding agricultural activities and livestock.
More Americans leave big cities for rural states as migration patterns shift in 2026
A significant trend has emerged in 2026, with many Americans opting to leave big cities in favor of rural states for a quieter, more affordable lifestyle.
Integration Courses: Not in the Interest of the Cityscape
The voluntary participation in integration courses is no longer supported by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, which raises concerns about the integration of immigrants in German cities.
The bird of the year flies even while sleeping
The article discusses the remarkable behaviors of the migratory bird 'piiritaja' (the bar-tailed godwit) in Estonia, highlighting its ability to feed, sleep, and breed during flight.
A loneliness crisis is the price China is paying for rapid modernisation
China is facing a significant loneliness crisis exacerbated by rapid modernization and urban migration, highlighted during the Spring Festival travel period.
Tokyo's Influx Exceeds 60,000, Continuing Concentration; Ministry of Internal Affairs Releases Population Migration Report
Tokyo's population saw an influx of over 60,000, although the number decreased compared to the previous year, indicating ongoing urban concentration in the capital city.
Poverty, migration and the internal border
The article discusses how urban evictions in Badalona reveal an internal border dividing those who deserve protection from those viewed with suspicion amidst a crisis of poverty and migration.
Seville has a century of migration to the periphery: from Heliópolis to Palmas Altas
The article discusses the migration of Sevillians to different neighborhoods over the decades, shaping the current map of Seville and its metropolitan area.