Japanese village Ichinono addresses loneliness and population decline with life-sized dolls.

Ichinono, a Japanese village with fewer than 60 elderly residents, has created life-sized dolls from old clothes to combat loneliness and simulate a vibrant community. This initiative addresses the village's population decline, as many young people leave for education and jobs. Amid Japan's aging population crisis, Ichinono's innovative approach has garnered national and international attention, highlighting the struggles of rural areas facing extinction.

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