Video. Japan village looks to young Peruvians to tackle ageing population
- Updated: 23/10/2026 - 6:15 GMT+2 With only around 1,300 residents, the Japanese village of Nanmoku is struggling with an ageing population and shortages of workers in schools, public transport and care facilities.
- Local officials hope a new partnership with Belén, a district in Peru's Amazon region, will encourage young Peruvians to move to Japan and help sustain the community.
- Two Peruvian students have visited the village and expressed interest in settling there, while officials say the initiative could benefit both communities.
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- Updated: 23/10/2026 - 6:15 GMT+2 With only around 1,300 residents, the Japanese village of Nanmoku is struggling with an ageing population and shortages of workers in schools, public transport and care facilities.
- Local officials hope a new partnership with Belén, a district in Peru's Amazon region, will encourage young Peruvians to move to Japan and help sustain the community.
- Two Peruvian students have visited the village and expressed interest in settling there, while officials say the initiative could benefit both communities.
Sources: Euronews