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Shrinking city in Miyagi Prefecture braces for uncertain future

Faced with school closures and declining births, the city of Osaki is struggling to find a way forward.

Faced with school closures and declining births, the city of Osaki is struggling to find a way forward.

13 days ago·Japan

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The Japan Times broke the news in Japan 13 days ago on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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